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Showing 1 to 2 of 2 for “"symbol sense"”.
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A study of the computations done by grade 9 learners in a Western Cape high school when simplifying algebraic expressions involving the negative symbol
… Research in mathematics education highlights symbol sense and negative number concepts as persistent difficulties in learning algebra and categorises learners' errors, but it is wanting in explanations of learners' computations and how they might relate to the way learners think. This study …
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Mathematical maturity for engineering students
… need for mathematical modeling skills, fluent symbolic representation skills, and a combination of effortless algebraic fluency and ability to use computational tools. The second study is an analysis of the beliefs of engineering faculty at a variety of institutions. These faculty also …