Abstract
The present paper describes an attempt to alleviate some of the difficulties and misconceptions about the concept of function, by integrating a computer implemented learning environment with specifically designed activities in a curriculum covering functions. This curriculum-the TRM curriculum integrates open-ended activities with a "conventional" approach to the concept of function, and "computer" sessions with normal classroom activities. Typical problems and comments on student activities are given. Comparative investigations led to a cognitive classification of functional reasoning. Some practical issues arising from teaching about functions and pedagogical engineering are described at the end of the paper.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 249-262 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Computers and Education |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |