Proof-scripts as a lens for exploring students' understanding of odd/even functions

Dov Zazkis

doi:10.1016/j.jmathb.2014.04.001

Proof-scripts as a lens for exploring students' understanding of odd/even functions

Dov Zazkis

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A group of prospective mathematics teachers was asked to imagine a conversation with a student centered on a particular proof regarding odd/even functions and produce a script of this imagined dialog. These scripts provided insights into the script-writers' mathematical knowledge as well as insights into what they perceive as potential difficulties for their students. The paper focuses on the script-writers' understandings of derivative and of even/odd functions.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	31-43
Number of pages	13
Journal	Journal of Mathematical Behavior
Volume	35
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmathb.2014.04.001
State	Published - Sep 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Calculus
Derivative
Lesson plays
Odd/even functions
Proof-scripts

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Education
Applied Psychology
Applied Mathematics

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