This paper is focused on the use of Matlab LiveScript in linear algebra courses for freshmen, aimed at fostering a transition from an instrumental approach to a more relational one when students solve a mathematical task. To analyze students' explanatory writing of a mathematical solution text we choose a model which looks at the ATD frame, with the addition of a logical chain component, from the point of view of Grice’s maxims. The preliminary results show a transition from an instrumental approach to a relational approach, emerged from improvemed verbal arguments that make evident the relationships among the various mathematical objects.
Towards relational thinking by Matlab LiveScript in linear algebra
Giovannina Albano
;Angela Donatiello;
2023-01-01
Abstract
This paper is focused on the use of Matlab LiveScript in linear algebra courses for freshmen, aimed at fostering a transition from an instrumental approach to a more relational one when students solve a mathematical task. To analyze students' explanatory writing of a mathematical solution text we choose a model which looks at the ATD frame, with the addition of a logical chain component, from the point of view of Grice’s maxims. The preliminary results show a transition from an instrumental approach to a relational approach, emerged from improvemed verbal arguments that make evident the relationships among the various mathematical objects.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
