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Selected Works of Margaret T. Kinzel
Presentation
Thinking About Definitions: What Students Say and What Students Do
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference (2011)
  • Margaret T Kinzel, Boise State University
  • Laurie O. Cavey, Boise State University
Abstract

Do your students struggle with mathematical definitions? The speakers will share their analysis of interview data focused on what students say and do as they work on statements about prime numbers. Their analysis has lead to an emerging framework for thinking about students’ understanding of mathematical definitions.

Disciplines
Publication Date
April 11, 2011
Citation Information
Margaret T Kinzel and Laurie O. Cavey. "Thinking About Definitions: What Students Say and What Students Do" National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/margaret_kinzel/7/