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ERIC Number: EJ496905
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8251
Splitting, Covariation, and Their Role in the Development of Exponential Functions.
Confrey, Jere; Smith, Erick
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v26 n1 p66-86 Jan 1995
Presents a covariation approach to learning exponential and logarithmic functions based on a primitive multiplicative operation labeled splitting that is not repeated addition. Suggests that students need the opportunity to build a number system from splitting structures and their geometric forms. (30 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Exponents (Mathematics), Functions (Mathematics), Learning Theories, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication, Number Systems, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Mathematics Education Research