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Mathematical and Physical Papers

WILLIAM J. THOMSON • Cambridge University Press eBooks (2011)

William Thomson, first Baron Kelvin (1824–1907), is best known for devising the Kelvin scale of absolute temperature and for his work on the first and second laws of thermodynamics, though throughout his 53-year career as a mathematical phy...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511996016

The Philosophy of Mathematical Practice

Paolo Mancosu • Oxford University Press eBooks (2008)

Contemporary philosophy of mathematics offers us an embarrassment of riches. Among the major areas of work one could list developments of the classical foundational programs, analytic approaches to epistemology and ontology of mathematics, ...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199296453.001.0001

Conceptual Mathematics

F. William Lawvere, Stephen H. Schanuel • Cambridge University Press eBooks (2009)

In the last 60 years, the use of the notion of category has led to a remarkable unification and simplification of mathematics. Conceptual Mathematics introduces this tool for the learning, development, and use of mathematics, to beginning s...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511804199

Creativity: The Essence of Mathematics

Eric L. Mann • journal for the education of the gifted (2006)

For the gifted mathematics student, early mastery of concepts and skills in the mathematics curriculum usually results in getting more of the same work and/or moving through the curriculum at a faster pace. Testing, grades, and pacing overs...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.4219/jeg-2006-264

Mathematical Reasoning

• Routledge eBooks (2013)

Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction. L.D. English, Analogies, Metaphors, and Images: Vehicles for Mathematical Reasoning. Part II: Cognitive Foundations for a Mind-Based Mathematics. G. Lakoff, R.E. Nunez, The Metaphorical Structure of ...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203053485

Obstetric complications in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disability

Mamatha Bhat, Natalie Grizenko, Ben-Amor L, Ridha Joober • McGill Journal of Medicine (2020)

This study aims to determine whether children with ADHD and learning disabilities (LD) have a significant history of obstetrical complications when compared to children with ADHD but without LD. Methods: Sixty-four children aged 6 to 12 yea...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.26443/mjm.v8i2.502

Theories of Mathematical Learning

• Routledge eBooks (2013)

Contents: Preface. Part I: P. Cobb, Sociological and Anthropological Perspectives on Mathematics Learning. P. Cobb, B. Jaworski, N. Presmeg, Emergent and Sociocultural Views of Mathematical Activity. J. Voigt, Negotiation of Mathematical Me...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203053126

Skills underlying mathematics: The role of executive function in the development of mathematics proficiency

Lucy Cragg, Camilla K. Gilmore • Trends in Neuroscience and Education (2014)

The successful learning and performance of mathematics relies on a range of individual, social and educational factors. Recent research suggests that executive function skills, which include monitoring and manipulating information in mind (...

OPENALEX cc-by DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tine.2013.12.001

Cooperation-Based Modeling of Sustainable Development: An Approach from Filippov’s Systems

Jorge A. Amador, Johan Manuel Redondo, Gerard Olivar‐Tost, Christian Erazo • Complexity (2021)

The concept of Sustainable Development has given rise to multiple interpretations. In this article, it is proposed that Sustainable Development should be interpreted as the capacity of territory, community, or landscape to conserve the noti...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1155/2021/4249106

The Language of Mathematics: The Importance of Teaching and Learning Mathematical Vocabulary

Paul J. Riccomini, Gregory W. Smith, Elizabeth M. Hughes, Karen M. Fries • Reading & Writing Quarterly (2015)

Vocabulary understanding is a major contributor to overall comprehension in many content areas, including mathematics. Effective methods for teaching vocabulary in all content areas are diverse and long standing. Teaching and learning the l...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10573569.2015.1030995