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That Was Not the Intention! Communication in Mathematics Education [1].
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Alro, Helle; Skovsmose, Ole – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1998
Discusses how communication functions in the mathematics classroom and the consequences that result from those processes. Provides vignettes and examples of classroom communications. (ASK)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning, Mathematics Instruction
On the Right Track.
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Alro, Helle; Skovsmose, Ole – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1996
Contends that the role of mistakes and corrections of mistakes in classroom practice reveals a certain philosophy of mathematics and that the way mistakes are handled promotes such an implicit philosophy. (MKR)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Students' Good Reasons.
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Alro, Helle; Skovsmose, Ole – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1996
Provides examples and a discussion of the Inquiry Cooperation Model (ICM). The ICM is a way of describing a pattern of communicative cooperation between teacher and students. It tries to develop students' preconceptions into mathematical competence. Contains 15 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Discourse Analysis