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How do adults perceive, analyse and measure slope?
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 07:44 authored by Edwin DuncanEdwin Duncan, Helen ChickHelen ChickSlope is a mathematical concept that is both fundamental to the study of advanced calculusand commonly perceived in everyday life. The measurement of steepness of terrain as a ratio is an example of an everyday application the concept of slope. In this study, a group of pre-service teachers were tested for their capacity to mathematize the measurement of steepness. Findings suggest that accuracy in the measurement of steepness may be related to success in linear algebra as they are both related to the perception of slope as a ratio.
History
Publication title
Mathematics Education: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow - Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of AustralasiaEditors
V Steinle, L Ball & C BardiniPagination
258-265Department/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)Place of publication
AustraliaEvent title
36th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA 36)Event Venue
Melbourne, VictoriaDate of Event (Start Date)
2013-07-07Date of Event (End Date)
2013-07-11Rights statement
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