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ERIC Number: EJ557415
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1954
A Reaction To Burn's "What are the Fundamental Concepts of Group Theory?"
Dubinsky, Ed; Dautermann, Jennie; Leron, Uri; Zazkis, Rina
Educational Studies in Mathematics, v34 n3 p249-53 Dec 1997
Answers Burn's question related to a previous study on the nature of knowledge about abstract algebra. Claims that a previous paper presents research that attempts to contribute to knowledge of how students' understanding of certain group concepts may develop instead of teaching abstract algebra with the computer software ISETL. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Structures, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Abstract Algebra; Group Theory