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Hoban, Richard A. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2021
Many students do not have a deep understanding of slope. This paper defines what a deep understanding of slope is in terms of mathematics-education theory. The various factors which help explain why such a deep understanding is difficult to acquire are then discussed. These factors include the following: the different representations for slope;…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation, Mathematics Instruction, College Freshmen