Between arithmetic and algebra : a space for the spreadsheet ? Contribution to an instrumental approach.

Mariam Haspékian (1)

1 DIDIREM (EA_1547) - Équipe de Recherche en Didactique des Mathématiques

In this research work, we have a didactical look on the integration of a computer tool into mathematics teaching: the spreadsheet. We have related research about spreadsheet to an instrumental approach perceived as essential to analyze the questions of technological integration. This approach allowed us to extend to this technology the theoretical framework of instrumentation. These theoretical elements are being used in the analysis of the professional resources and the teaching practices, in order to understand the difficulties in the integration of the spreadsheet. In this paper, we mainly describe this theoretical work, then some of its didactical consequences.

Keywords: spreadsheet

Domains: Technology for Human Learning

Mariam Haspékian. Between arithmetic and algebra : a space for the spreadsheet ? Contribution to an instrumental approach.. Proceedings of the 3rd Conference of the European society for Research in Mathematics Education, CERME3, 2003, Italy. 10 p. ⟨hal-00190090⟩