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Mathematical objects nature: representation and meaning

Authors :
Cristina Pecharromán Gómez
Source :
Enseñanza de las Ciencias, Vol 31, Iss 3, Pp 121-134 (2013)
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2013.

Abstract

This article describes the nature of mathematical objects and its reason for existence from a cognitive approach. It is considered that the reason of existence of mathematical objects is to be or represent a functionality in one context. And it is associated the nature of mathematical objects with their origin. That is, mathematical objects are or represent an organizational or interpretive functionality in the context, a functionality that becomes object. The representation of the mathematical object appears as an expression of the functionality it represents. Also, the institutional meaning of a mathematical object is developed from its functionality. Finally, it is interpreted the learning of mathematical objects from the description made of them in this investigation.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
02124521 and 21746486
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Enseñanza de las Ciencias
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.717bdb8c468a4a5586bdeab6255af98f
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5565/rev/ec/v31n3.931