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MATHEMATICS UNDERGRADUATES' RESPONSES TO SEMANTIC ABBREVIATIONS, 'GEOMETRIC' IMAGES AND MULTI-LEVEL ABSTRACTIONS IN GROUP THEORY.

Authors :
Nardi, Elena
Source :
Educational Studies in Mathematics; 2000, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p169-189, 21p
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Explores the difficulties encountered by novice mathematicians on mathematical abstraction at Oxford College in Atlanta, Georgia. Genesis of group-theoretical concepts; Concepts of coset, order of an elements, and isomorphism; Completion of the learning cycle.

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Subjects :
MATHEMATICIANS
ABSTRACT thought
ISOMORPHISM (Mathematics)

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00131954
Volume :
43
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Educational Studies in Mathematics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7256690
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1012223826388
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