The Illusion Of Linearity From Analysis to Improvement /

• Main Authors: Bock, Dirk De (Author), Dooren, Wim Van (Author), Janssens, Dirk (Author), Verschaffel, Lieven (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2007.
• Series: Mathematics Education Library ; 41
• Subjects: Education.; Mathematics > Study and teaching.; Teaching.; Mathematics Education.; Teaching and Teacher Education.

Linear or proportional relationships are a major topic in mathematics education. However, recent research has shown that secondary school students have a strong tendency to apply the linear model also in situations wherein it is not applicable. This overgeneralization of linearity is sometimes refer...

Table of Contents:

• A Widespread Phenomenon
• In Search Of Empirical Evidence
• Searching For Explanations: A Series Of Follow-Up Studies
• An In-Depth Investigation
• A Teaching Experiment
• Stepping Outside The Classroom
• Psychological And Educational Analysis.