Christopher Batteen
University of Minnesota, Linguistics, Graduate Student
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In this study, we describe the linguistic expression of strategy in explanations of algebraic procedures. Stating the steps of an algebraic procedure does not require a student to indicate the relationship between different mathematical... more
In this study, we describe the linguistic expression of strategy in explanations of algebraic procedures. Stating the steps of an algebraic procedure does not require a student to indicate the relationship between different mathematical actions, but describing algebraic strategy ...
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You can now view the document associated with this citation by clicking on the "View Document as HTML" link below. ... Undergraduate algebra students wrote a personal reaction to an international proposal to reduce... more
You can now view the document associated with this citation by clicking on the "View Document as HTML" link below. ... Undergraduate algebra students wrote a personal reaction to an international proposal to reduce malaria in Africa. Qualitative analysis showed that contextual detail in ...
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In discussion-oriented classrooms, students create mathematical ideas through conversations that reflect growing collective knowledge. Linguistic forms known as indexicals assist in the analysis of this collective, negotiated... more
In discussion-oriented classrooms, students create mathematical ideas through conversations that reflect growing collective knowledge. Linguistic forms known as indexicals assist in the analysis of this collective, negotiated understanding. Indexical words and phrases create meaning ...