Front Matter; A Widespread Phenomenon; In Search Of Empirical Evidence; Searching For Explanations: A Series Of Follow-Up Studies; An In-Depth Investigation; A Teaching Experiment; Stepping Outside The Classroom; Psychological And Educational Analysis; Back Matter
Summary
Linear or proportional relationships are a major topic in mathematics education. However, recent research has shown that secondary school students strongly tend to apply the linear model also in situations wherein it is not applicable. This overgeneralization of linearity is sometimes referred to as the "illusion of linearity" and has a strong negative impact on students??? reasoning and problem solving skills. "The Illusion of Linearity: From Analysis to Improvement" presents the reader with a comprehensive overview of the major findings of the recent research on the illus
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-178) and index
