Problem-Solving in Mathematics - A Semiotic Perspective for Educators and Teachers

Problem-solving in mathematics is seen by many students as a struggle. Since the capacity to count and understand basic arithmetical concepts (adding, taking away, etc.) is innate and emerges effortlessly in childhood, why does this negative perception and fear of problem-solving exist? This book counteracts this perception by providing a semiotic analysis of problem-solving and, from this analysis, constructing a pedagogical framework for teaching problem-solving that is consistent with the psychology of how humans learn to use signs and symbols. It is based on an experimental math course designed to impart fluency in problem-solving through semiotic training. The positive results of that course inspired the writing of this book.

Product details

• Authors: Marcel Danesi
• Publisher: Peter Lang
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.11.2008
• EAN: 9780820452401
• ISBN: 978-0-8204-5240-1
• No. of pages: 236
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 13 mm x 230 mm
• Weight: 386 g
• Series: Critic of Institutions
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > General, dictionaries