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ERIC Number: EJ228704
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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What Does it Mean to Understand Mathematics?
Byers, Victor
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v11 n1 p1-10 Jan-Mar 1980
This paper discusses some of the factors which have to be considered in constructing an adequate description of the understanding of mathematics. It examines three models of understanding which have appeared during the last three years. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Educational Psychology, Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Level, Learning, Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Understanding