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Inquiry-Based Argumentation in Primary Mathematics: Reflecting on Evidence

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Abstract

Argumentation in mathematics teaching has potential to move students beyond tacit understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures towards articulation and justification of their ideas; a practice in which evidence is central. Design-based research was used to examine the nature of evidence used by a class of primary students through levels of argument and explanation. Results of this exploratory study indicate that evidence put forward became increasingly sophisticated as students' conceptions became public and therefore open to increased potential challenge.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMathematics education: Yesterday, today and tomorrow (Proceedings of the 36th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia)
EditorsVicki Steinle, Lynda Ball, Caroline Bardini
Place of PublicationAdelaide, Australia
PublisherMathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
Pages290-297
ISBN (Print)9780734048448
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventMERGA 36: 36th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia - University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 7 Jul 201311 Jul 2013

Conference

ConferenceMERGA 36: 36th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
CityMelbourne, Australia
Period7/07/1311/07/13

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