Learning Mathematical Symbolism: Challenges and Instructional Strategies.

Rubenstein, Rheta N.; Thompson, Denisse R.

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ERIC Number: EJ670438

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Learning Mathematical Symbolism: Challenges and Instructional Strategies.

Rubenstein, Rheta N.; Thompson, Denisse R.

Mathematics Teacher, v94 n4 p265-71 Apr 2001

Sensitizes high school and college teachers to challenges that students often have with mathematical symbols and suggests instructional strategies that can reduce such difficulties. Discusses various uses of symbols and identifies common difficulties encountered as students verbalize, read, and write symbols. Offers teaching strategies that can avoid or overcome these difficulties. (KHR)

Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Learning Problems, Mathematics Instruction, Professional Development, Secondary Education, Symbols (Mathematics), Teacher Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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