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Problem-solving in mathematics : a semiotic perspective for educators and teachers / Marcel Danesi.
| Author/creator | Danesi, Marcel, 1946- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Peter Lang, ©2008. |
| Description | ix, 234 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Critic of institutions ; v. 16, 1068-4689 ; Critic of institutions ; v. 16. ^A540150 |
| Contents | Problem-solving -- Defining a mathematical problem -- Semiotics and mathematics -- Semiotics and problem-solving -- Teaching numbers as signs -- Math competence -- Problems in arithmetic -- Defining an arithmetical problem -- Teaching the basic operations -- Teaching fractions and decimals -- Teaching other operations -- Arithmetical competence -- Problems in algebra -- Defining an algebraic problem -- Teaching the algebraic operations -- Teaching equations -- Algebraic competence -- Using historical anecdotes -- Story problems -- Defining a story problem -- A thematic typology -- Inter-code translation -- Conceptual metaphor theory -- Pedagogical questions -- Geometric and other problems -- Geometry problems -- Coordinate geometry problems -- Problems in combinatorics -- Problems in probability -- Heuristic problem-solving -- Semiotic pedagogy -- Representing structure -- The interconnectedness principle -- Logical strategies -- Set theory -- Overview and reflections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [223-231] and index. |
| LCCN | 2008023832 |
| ISBN | 9780820452401 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0820452408 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QA 63 .D36 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |