Abstract
This article argues for a shift in how researchers discuss and examine students' uses and understandings of multiple representations within a calculus context. An extension of Zazkis, Dubinsky, and Dautermann's (1996) visualization/analysis framework to include contextual reasoning is proposed. Several examples that detail transitions between modes of reasoning and how these transitions inform students' reasoning in a calculus context are discussed. These examples are used to provide evidence for the usefulness of the model for unpacking student reasoning.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education |
DOIs | |
State | Accepted/In press - Jul 7 2016 |
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On Transitions Between Representations : The Role of Contextual Reasoning in Calculus Problem Solving. / Zazkis, Dov.
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