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ERIC Number: EJ667023
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8251
Understanding Learning Systems: Mathematics Education and Complexity Science.
Davis, Brent; Simmt, Elaine
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v34 n2 p137-67 Mar 2003
Explores some of the possible contributions of complexity science to discussions of the teaching of mathematics. Focuses on the use of the vocabulary of complexity in the re-description of mathematical communities and the application of principles of complexity to the teaching of mathematics. Highlights compatible and complementary discussions that are already represented in the mathematics education literature. (Author/KHR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Epistemology, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Theories, Mathematics Education, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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