Greek or Not: The Use of Symbols and Abbreviations in Mathematics

Autor/inn/en	Quinnell, Lorna; Carter, Merilyn
Titel	Greek or Not: The Use of Symbols and Abbreviations in Mathematics
Quelle	In: Australian Mathematics Teacher, 68 (2012) 2, S.34-40 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0045-0685
Schlagwörter	Test Items; Symbols (Mathematics); Numeracy; Mathematics Instruction; Teaching Methods; Algebra; Anxiety; Student Attitudes; Program Effectiveness; Foreign Countries; Secondary School Mathematics; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Test content; Testaufgabe; Rechenkompetenz; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Angst; Schülerverhalten; Ausland; Australien
Abstract	The language of mathematics is unique and complex. One feature of the mathematical register is the use of symbols and abbreviations. Whilst it may be possible for a student to think mathematically in the absence of symbols, the written communication of mathematical ideas cannot be achieved concisely without the use of mathematical symbols. Further, it is possible that the fear and dislike of algebra can be attributed to the failure to understand fully the symbols inherent in this area of mathematics. This paper examines some of the complexities of the symbolic aspects of mathematical language, where possible using the 2010 National Assessment Program: Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) (ACARA, 2010) numeracy test items as examples. The paper begins by clarifying the meaning of mathematical symbols and abbreviations. (Contains 1 table.) (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10