The Development of Algebra: Confronting Historical and Psychological Perspectives.

Sfard, Anna

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ERIC Number: EJ505694

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Development of Algebra: Confronting Historical and Psychological Perspectives.

Sfard, Anna

Journal of Mathematical Behavior, v14 n1 p15-39 Mar 1995

Presents a look at the history of algebra with a historical-psychological framework. This article is one of the keynote addresses of the Algebra Working Group of the Seventh International Conference on Mathematical Education held in Quebec City, Canada in August 1992. (33 references) (MKR)

Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Psychology

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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