Algebrization levels of school mathematics practices. Networking of the Onto-semiotic and Anthropological perspectives

Authors

  • Juan D. Godino Universidad de Granada
  • Teresa Neto Centro de Investigación "Didáctica y Tecnología en la Formación de Profesores", CIDTFF, Universidad de Aveiro (Portugal)
  • Miguel R. Wilhelmi Universidad Pública de Navarra
  • Lilia P. Aké Universidad de Colima (México)
  • Silvia Etchegaray Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto
  • Aitzol Lasa Universidad Pública de Navarra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35763/aiem.v1i8.105

Keywords:

Algebraic reasoning, primary education, secondary education, onto-semiotic approach, teachers’ education

Abstract

Based on the onto-semiotic approach to mathematical knowledge and instruction a characterization of algebraic reasoning in primary education has been proposed, distinguishing three levels of algebraization. These levels are defined taking into account the types of representations used, generalization processes involved and the analytical calculation at stakes in mathematical activity. In this paper we extend this previous model by including three more advanced levels of algebraic reasoning that allow to analyze mathematical activity carried out in secondary education. These new levels are based on the consideration of 1) using and processing parameters to represent families of equations and functions; 2) the study of algebraic structures themselves, their definitions and properties. Furthermore, concordances and complementarities of this model with the three stages of algebrization proposed under the anthropological theory of didactics are analyzed

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Author Biographies

Juan D. Godino, Universidad de Granada

Catedrático de Didáctica de la Matemática

Miguel R. Wilhelmi, Universidad Pública de Navarra

Departamento de Matemáticas. Universidad Pública de Navarra

Aitzol Lasa, Universidad Pública de Navarra

Departamento de Matemáticas. Universidad Pública de Navarra

Published

2015-11-04

How to Cite

Godino, J. D., Neto, T., Wilhelmi, M. R., Aké, L. P., Etchegaray, S., & Lasa, A. (2015). Algebrization levels of school mathematics practices. Networking of the Onto-semiotic and Anthropological perspectives. Advances of Research in Mathematics Education, (8), 117–142. https://doi.org/10.35763/aiem.v1i8.105

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