THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS

THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS
Mathematical problem posing as a link between algorithmic thinking and conceptual knowledge
Sergei Abramovich

Abstract

The paper proposes an idea of using problem posing as a link between conceptual and procedural mathematical knowledge. Two levels of conceptual understanding---basic and advanced---have been considered. Examples of the interplay between the two types of knowledge are presented. The paper is informed by the author's work with teacher candidates in different technology-enhanced mathematics education courses.

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Keywords: problem solving; problem posing; technology; conceptual understanding; algorithmic thinking; reflective inquiry.

Pages:  45$-$60     

Volume  XVIII ,  Issue  2 ,  2015