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ERIC Number: EJ287193
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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What Are These Things Called Variables?
Wagner, Sigrid
Mathematics Teacher, v76 n7 p474-79 Oct 1983
Important characteristics of literal symbols are considered. How letters are like numerals and words, but different, are discussed. Teaching suggestions are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Educational Research, Learning Problems, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Symbols (Mathematics), Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Mathematics Education Research; Variables (Mathematics)