Problem-Solving in Mathematics : A Semiotic Perspective for Educators and Teachers
Overview
Problem-solving in mathematics is seen by many students as a struggle. Since the capacity to count and understand basic arithmetical concepts (adding, taking away, etc.) is innate and emerges effortlessly in childhood, why does this negative perception and fear of problem-solving exist? This book counteracts this perception by providing a semiotic analysis of problem-solving and, from this analysis, constructing a pedagogical framework for teaching problem-solving that is consistent with the psychology of how humans learn to use signs and symbols. It is based on an experimental math course designed to impart fluency in problem-solving through semiotic training. The positive results of that course inspired the writing of this book.
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- ISBN-13: 9780820452401
- ISBN-10: 0820452408
- Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
- Publish Date: November 2008
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
- Page Count: 236
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