Finding Meaning in Mathematical Mnemonics

Autor/inn/en	Miller, Geoffrey; Obara, Samuel
Titel	Finding Meaning in Mathematical Mnemonics
Quelle	In: Australian Mathematics Teacher, 73 (2017) 3, S.13-18 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0045-0685
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Instruction; Teaching Methods; Mnemonics; Learning Strategies; Recall (Psychology); Arithmetic; Addition; Subtraction; Fractions; Equations (Mathematics); Mathematical Logic; Problem Solving + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Mnemotechnik; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Abberufung; Addition; Arithmetik; Arithmetikunterricht; Rechnen; Subtraktion; Bruchrechnung; Equations; Mathematics; Gleichungslehre; Mathematical logics; Mathematische Logik; Problemlösen
Abstract	A mathematical mnemonic is a visual cue or verbal strategy that is used to aid initial memorisation and recall of a mathematical concept or procedure. Used wisely, mathematical mnemonics can benefit students' performance and understanding. Explorations into how mathematical mnemonics work can also offer students opportunities to engage in proof and reasoning. This article will firstly illustrate how dissecting the so-called "butterfly method" for adding and subtracting fractions can deepen a student's comprehension of fraction arithmetic. Secondly, the article will exemplify how the same dissection process can be applied to other mathematical mnemonics. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). GPO Box 1729, Adelaide 5001, South Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: office@aamt.edu.au; Web site: http://www.aamt.edu.au
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01