The concept ‘model’ and its potential role in mathematics education |
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| Authors: | Aron Pinker |
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| Institution: | Frostburg State College , Frostburg, Maryland, U.S.A. |
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| Abstract: | Under the general term ‘mathematical models’ is now subsumed a sufficiently diversified collection of distinct types of models to merit categorization and an attempt at a unified definition. In this study a broad ‘working definition’ for the concept ‘model’ is proposed; basic types of models are identified and illustrated, and the impact of conscious instruction of models on mathematics education is analysed. |
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