Introducing pupils to algebra as a theory: L'Algebrista as an instrument of semiotic mediation

Michele Cerulli (1)

1 Department of Mathematics

A research study on the use of computer software (L'Algebrista) as instrument of semiotic mediation to introduce pupils to algebra as a theory.

Keywords: semiotics; semiotic mediation; algebra symbol-manipulation skills; mathematics learning; mathematics; instructional technologies; formal algebra; CABRI; algebra theories; notebooks; theory of instruments of semiotic mediation; technology enhanced learning (TEL); intruments; technology enhanced learning in mathematics (TELMA); negotiation; educational technologies; instruments of semiotic mediation; semiotic split; semiotic approach; class discussions; design for innovation

Domains: Computer Science [cs]; Technology for Human Learning

Michele Cerulli. Introducing pupils to algebra as a theory: L'Algebrista as an instrument of semiotic mediation. 2004. ⟨hal-00190405⟩