Linear Algebra in Three Worlds of Mathematical Thinking: Embodied, Symbolic and Formal - Softcover

Stewart, Sepideh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 365931403X ISBN 13: 9783659314032

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

The aim of this research was to investigate the level of conceptual and procedural understanding of linear algebra concepts among first and second year university students. An initial pilot study provided enough evidence, to convince the researcher to design a theoretical framework to pursue an alternative approach for the teaching and learning of a group of linear algebra concepts. Based on the methodology a number of case studies were carried out and the outcome from the tests, interviews and concept maps were analysed. It is important to note that, it is not the intention of this study to generalise these findings for all the mathematics students of this, or any other university. However, the results indicate strong reasons for proposing further investigation in teaching and learning of linear algebra concepts.

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About the Author

Sepideh Stewart is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma, USA. Over the past decade she has been actively involved in research related to students' conceptual understanding of linear algebra. She is a passionate teacher of mathematics and brings her research into the lecture room thereby making mathematics more available to students.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 365931403X
• ISBN 13: 9783659314032
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 308