A tool for understanding pupils’ mathematical thinking

Authors

Hanna Viitala

Abstract

This article provides a tool for studying pupils’ mathematical thinking. Mathematical thinking is seen as a cognitive function that is highly influenced by affect and metalevel of mind. The situational problem solving behaviour is studied together with metacognition and affect which together with pupils’ view of mathematics form a dynamic construct that reveals pupils’ mathematical thinking. The case of Daniel is introduced to illustrate the dynamic nature of the framework.

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2024-11-19

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Viitala, H. (2024). A tool for understanding pupils’ mathematical thinking. NOMAD Nordic Studies in Mathematics Education, 22(2), 5–31. Retrieved from https://tidsskrift.dk/NOMAD/article/view/148794