An analytical model for studying the development of learners' mathematical ideas and reasoning using videotape data

Journal of Mathematical Behavior

Volumn 22, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 405-435

  Powell, Arthur B ^a   Francisco, John M ^a   Maher, Carolyn A ^a  

^a State University of New Jersey   (United States)

Author keywords

Development of forms of mathematical reasoning; Development of mathematical ideas; Longitudinal study; Observational studies; Video methodology

Indexed keywords

EID: 0345375531     PISSN: 07323123     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmathb.2003.09.002     Document Type: Article

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