Understanding student understanding in mathematics

Understanding student understanding in mathematics

Understanding is one of the most important traits associated with the attainment of educational goals. However, Nickerson (1985) observes that although the concept of understanding is a fundamental one for education, “what it means to understand is a disarmingly simple question to ask but one that i...

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Main Author: Willy Mwakapenda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2004-10-01
Series:Pythagoras
Online Access:https://pythagoras.org.za/index.php/pythagoras/article/view/124
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spelling doaj-f40da5fa573742658edabf35e2e5e4502020-11-25T00:31:53ZengAOSISPythagoras1012-23462223-78952004-10-01060283510.4102/pythagoras.v0i60.124100Understanding student understanding in mathematicsWilly Mwakapenda0University of the WitwatersrandUnderstanding is one of the most important traits associated with the attainment of educational goals. However, Nickerson (1985) observes that although the concept of understanding is a fundamental one for education, “what it means to understand is a disarmingly simple question to ask but one that is likely to be anything but simple to answer” (p. 215). A significant concern in school mathematics is learner understanding of mathematical concepts.https://pythagoras.org.za/index.php/pythagoras/article/view/124
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