Mathematical reasoning and beliefs in non-routine task solving

• This paper explores low performing upper secondary school students’ mathematical reasoning when solving non-routine tasks in pairs. Their solutions were analysed using a theoretical framework about mathematical reasoning and a model to study beliefs as arguments for choices. The results confirm previous research and three themes of beliefs are used by the student. These themes are safety, expectations, and motivation. The results also show a connection between beliefs and imitative reasoning as a way to solve non-routine tasks.

Subject headings

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Utbildningsvetenskap (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Educational Sciences (hsv//eng)

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Utbildningsvetenskap -- Didaktik (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Educational Sciences -- Didactics (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Social Sciences

Educational Sciences

Samhällsvetenskap

Utbildningsvetenskap

Social Sciences

Educational Sciences

Didactics

Samhällsvetenskap

Utbildningsvetenskap

Didaktik

Education And Learning

Utbildning Och Lärande

matematikdidaktik

didactics of mathematics

Utbildning och lärande

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