Making mathematical meaning: From preconcepts to pseudoconcepts to concepts

I argue that Vygotsky’s theory of concept formation (1934/1986) is a powerful framework within which to explore how an individual at university level constructs a new mathematical concept. In particular I argue that this theory can be used to explain how idiosyncratic usages of  mathematical signs b...

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Main Author: Margot Berger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2006-10-01
Series:Pythagoras
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Online Access:https://pythagoras.org.za/index.php/pythagoras/article/view/104