Algebraic thinking is a crucial and fundamental element of mathematical thinking and reasoning. It initially involves recognising patterns and general mathematical relationships among numbers,
objects and geometric shapes. Using historical evidence, this paper will highlight how the ability to think algebraically might support a deeper and more useful knowledge, not only of algebra, but
the thinking required to successfully use mathematics. It will also provide a framework for educators of primary and middle years’ students to develop the necessary thinking strategies required to understand algebra.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:DRESDEN/oai:qucosa:de:qucosa:1828 |
| Date | 22 May 2012 |
| Creators | Windsor, W.J.J |
| Contributors | HTW Dresden |
| Source Sets | Hochschulschriftenserver (HSSS) der SLUB Dresden |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | doc-type:conferenceObject, info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject, doc-type:Text |
| Source | Proceedings of the tenth International Conference Models in Developing Mathematics Education. - Dresden : Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft, 2009. - S. 592 - 595 |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Relation | urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-79236, qucosa:1658 |
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