Mathematical objects are multiple connected one to each other, but also with nonmathematical
objects and thus build up a network with manifold linkages,
characterizing the structure of mathematics. During teaching and learning processes
some parts of this network are carried over into pupils’ minds, changing their
structure. This paper presents part of a study carried out in Germany, investigating
the transformation of a network to the topic “sets of two equations in straight form”
during teaching and learning processes. Especially there are compared the network,
that teachers stated to have taught in middle grade classes, and the networks, their
students really learned. Overmore, there are provided findings on students’ abilities
in using their network knowledge for problem solving.
Von Astrid Brinkmann im Text Building Structure in Mathematics Within Teaching and Learning Processes