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Publication Date: 2008
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Some Insights from Research Literature for Teaching and Learning Mathematics
Maharaj, Aneshkumar
South African Journal of Education, v28 n3 p401-414 2008
I report on the findings from research and literature on (a) use of symbols in mathematics, (b) algebraic/trigonometric expressions, (c) solving equations, and (d) functions and calculus. From these, some insights and implications for teaching and learning are derived.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Symbols (Mathematics), Algebra, Trigonometry, Equations (Mathematics), Problem Solving, Calculus, Error Patterns, Geometry, Visualization, Secondary School Mathematics, College Mathematics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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