Problem-Solving in Mathematics

A Semiotic Perspective for Educators and Teachers

von Marcel Danesi

236 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Problem-solving in mathematics is seen by many students as a struggle. Since the capacity to count and understand basic arithmetical concepts (adding, taking away, etc.) is innate and emerges effortlessly in childhood, why does this negative perception and fear of problem-solving exist? This book counteracts this perception by providing a semiotic analysis of problem-solving and, from this analysis, constructing a pedagogical framework for teaching problem-solving that is consistent with the psychology of how humans learn to use signs and symbols. It is based on an experimental math course designed to impart fluency in problem-solving through semiotic training. The positive results of that course inspired the writing of this book.

• Reihe: Critic of Institutions
• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik / Erziehungswissenschaften Schulen und Vorschulen Weiterführende Schulen
• ISBN: 9780820452401
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 06.11.2008
• Größe: 21 x 14.8 cm
• Verlag: Peter Lang Publishing Inc. New York