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Foreword |
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Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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1 Algebra Structure Sense: Conceptual Approaches and Elements for Its Development |
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The Objects of Symbolic Algebra |
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Internal Order and Awareness of the Structure |
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5 | (4) |
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Algebra Structure Sense Development |
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9 | (2) |
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Technology, a Gateway to the Development of ASS |
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11 | (3) |
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The Importance of ASS in Advanced Mathematical Thinking |
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14 | (1) |
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Connection to Upcoming Chapters |
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15 | (2) |
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17 | (3) |
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2 Ideas of Structure in the History of Algebra and Its Teaching |
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20 | (15) |
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Problems, Equations, Structures |
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20 | (3) |
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Algebraic Features in Old Babylonian Problem Solving |
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23 | (3) |
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Building a Language for Algebraic Problem Solving: A Rough Overview and Some Snapshots |
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26 | (7) |
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33 | (2) |
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3 Structure Sense at Early Ages: The Case of Equivalence of Numerical Expressions and Equalities |
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35 | (32) |
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35 | (1) |
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On Mathematical Equivalence |
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36 | (1) |
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On Structure, Structuring, and Structure Sense |
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37 | (3) |
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On Prior Research in This Area |
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40 | (2) |
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On the Research Study: Methodology |
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42 | (2) |
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On the Research Study: Results |
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44 | (14) |
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58 | (5) |
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63 | (1) |
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64 | (3) |
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4 Developing Structure Sense with Digital Technologies: Introducing the MEx Platform |
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67 | (21) |
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67 | (1) |
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Teaching and Learning Algebra with Digital Technologies |
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68 | (8) |
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Design Principles for Supporting Structure Sense |
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76 | (3) |
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Designing Interactions with Algebraic Foundations: The MEx Platform |
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79 | (6) |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (2) |
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5 Transformational Algebra, Structure Sense, and Notes on a Semiotic Interpretation |
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88 | (20) |
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A Semiotic Explanation of the Development of ASS |
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Development of ASS, Leveling-Up Design and Task Types |
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89 | (2) |
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Development of ASS: The Study with the Expression Machine |
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91 | (2) |
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Francisco, Lulu, and MEx Tasks |
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93 | (10) |
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Algebra Structure Sense in MEx: Notes on a Semiotic Interpretation |
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103 | (1) |
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Revisiting the Notion of Algebra Structure Sense |
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104 | (2) |
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106 | (2) |
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6 Students' Justification Strategies on the Correctness and Equivalence of Computer-Based Algebraic Expressions |
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108 | (2) |
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110 | (4) |
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The eXpresser Microworld and Activities |
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114 | (4) |
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118 | (4) |
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122 | (10) |
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132 | (4) |
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136 | (1) |
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137 | (4) |
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7 The Importance of Algebra Structure Sense for the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics |
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141 | (1) |
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Transformative Algebra and the Presence of Structural Aspects in the Curriculum |
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142 | (4) |
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ASS and Transformational Algebra in Post-Secondary School Topics |
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146 | (3) |
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ASS in Advanced Mathematics Topics |
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149 | (2) |
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Transformative Algebra and ASS |
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151 | (1) |
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ASS in Teaching Algebraic Syntax |
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152 | (3) |
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155 | (3) |
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8 On the Connection of Structure Sense in Mathematics and Who Sees and Transforms It: Internal Structure, Visual Salience, and Transformative Algebra |
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158 | (12) |
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158 | (1) |
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Intrinsic Structure of Mathematical Objects: The Case of Symbolic Algebra |
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158 | (4) |
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Signification and Manipulation of Algebraic Objects |
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162 | (2) |
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Structure Sense in Other Contexts and Sign Systems |
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164 | (3) |
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Creation of Textual Spaces for Development of Structure Sense |
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167 | (3) |
References |
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Index |
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