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Application and the Identity of Mathematics

  • Kasper Bjering Søby Jensen

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    Abstract

    In the paper a conceptual framework for discussing the identity of mathematics as a school subject is constructed with particular emphasize on application of mathematics. The framework is used to analyze the identity of mathematics, as it appears on two different kinds of domains: the political system and the teachers. At the end it is discussed whether this frameworks gives us new insights into mathematics teaching. It is concluded that the framework can articulates important aspects.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication dateJan 2011
    Number of pages9
    Publication statusPublished - Jan 2011
    EventSeventh Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education - Rzeszów, Poland
    Duration: 9 Feb 201113 Feb 2011
    http://www.cerme7.univ.rzeszow.pl/index.php

    Conference

    ConferenceSeventh Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education
    Country/TerritoryPoland
    CityRzeszów
    Period09/02/201113/02/2011
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