Discussing the challenge of categorizising mathematical knowledge in mathematics research situations
Date
2005
Authors
Knoll, Eva
Ouvrier-Buffet, Cécile
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science
Abstract
Starting with a quotation describing mathematical research, this paper presents ways
of providing students with comparable experiences in mathematical research, in the
classroom. The paper focuses on the benefits and implications for the students of
such experiences. “Real mathematics research-situations” are defined, and the
didactical goals of these situations, as they are experienced are elaborated on. These
elements are presented through examples, looking at similar situations (research situations)
in two contexts and using different theoretical frameworks.
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Keywords
mathematical research situations , mathematical reasoning , experience of knowing , definition construction processes
Citation
Knoll, E., Ouvrier-Buffet, C. Discussing the challenge of categorizising mathematical knowledge in mathematics research situations, Fourth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain, 2005.