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Developing Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Function Using a Vending Machine Metaphor Applet

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Title: Developing Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Function Using a Vending Machine Metaphor Applet
Language: English
Authors: McCulloch, Allison, Lovett, Jennifer, Edgington, Cyndi
Source: North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. 2017 (pter).
Availability: North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. e-mail: pmena.steeringcommittee@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.pmena.org/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2017
Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Contract Number: DUE0442139
DUE08017253
DUE1123001
Document Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Figurative Language, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation, Mathematics Instruction, Learning Activities, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Coding
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the use of a Vending Machine applet as a cognitive root for the development of preservice teachers understanding of function. The applet was designed to purposefully problematize common misconceptions associated with the algebraic nature of typical function machines. Findings indicated affordances and limitations of the applet as a cognitive root, motivating revisions to the applet for further study. [For complete proceedings, see ED581294.]
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 9
Entry Date: 2018
Accession Number: ED581371
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The purpose of this study is to examine the use of a Vending Machine applet as a cognitive root for the development of preservice teachers understanding of function. The applet was designed to purposefully problematize common misconceptions associated with the algebraic nature of typical function machines. Findings indicated affordances and limitations of the applet as a cognitive root, motivating revisions to the applet for further study. [For complete proceedings, see ED581294.]