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Students' Metaphors for Mathematical Problem Solving
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Yee, Sean P. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this study was to determine the metaphors used by students to describe mathematical problem solving. This study focused on identifying how students interpret and perceive mathematical problem solving via conceptual metaphors (Lakoff and Johnson, 2003). These perceptions and interpretations were coded and analyzed qualitatively and…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Figurative Language, Mathematical Concepts, Secondary School Mathematics