Two early-algebra teaching experiences with DIST-M: from problem construction to classroom implementation

Authors

  • Maria Aceto IC “Rita Levi Montalcini” di Lucignano (AR) – Italy
  • Maria Lodina De Santis IC “Gabriele Rossetti” di Vasto (CH) – Italy
  • Angela Donatiello Dipartimento di Matematica, Università degli Studi di Salerno – Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9963-3403
  • Giuseppina Lemmi IC Perugia 6 – “Mario Grecchi” di Castel del Piano (PG) – Italy
  • Simona Manzoni IC “Giovanni XXIII” di Almenno San Salvatore (BG) – Italy
  • Concetta Rosaria Montervino IC “Alfieri – Garibaldi” di Foggia – Italy
  • Luca Picariello Dipartimento di Matematica, Università degli Studi di Salerno – Italy https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2691-5261
  • Valeria Scaramuzzino IC “Curinga” di Curinga (CZ) – Italy
  • Giovanna Vadalà IC “B. Telesio” di Reggio Calabria – Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33683/ddm.24.16.4

Keywords:

argumentation, relational thinking, story-problem, semiotic representations, early algebra

Abstract

The possibility of approaching algebraic discourse through activities that highlight different representations enables students to develop relational thinking. The experiences presented relate to the design of highly immersive activities that involved secondary school students (grades 6 and 8) in the development of argumentative competence and symbolic formalism in the field of number theory. The narrative and immersive approach was made possible through the use of the DIST-M methodology, while the use of Visual Semiotic Systems facilitated concept formation in a Vygotskian perspective.

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Published

2024-11-25

How to Cite

Aceto, M., De Santis, M. L., Donatiello, A., Lemmi, G., Manzoni, S., Montervino, C. R., Picariello, L., Scaramuzzino, V., & Vadalà, G. (2024). Two early-algebra teaching experiences with DIST-M: from problem construction to classroom implementation. Didattica Della Matematica. Dalla Ricerca Alle Pratiche d’aula, (16), 94 - 115. https://doi.org/10.33683/ddm.24.16.4

Issue

Number 16 (2024)

Section

Teaching and learning experiences

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Copyright © 2024 Aceto Maria, De Santis Maria Lodina, Donatiello Angela, Lemmi Giuseppina, Manzoni Simona, Montervino Concetta Rosaria, Picariello Luca, Scaramuzzino Valeria and Vadalà Giovanna

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