Revisiting understanding in mathematics

Authors

  • Jesús Gallardo Romero University of Málaga, Spain
  • José Luis González Marí University of Málaga, Spain
  • Verónica Aurora Quintanilla Batallanos University of Málaga, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4939-9406

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48489/quadrante.22899

Keywords:

Understanding in mathematics, Interpretation, Hermeneutics, overview paper in mathematics education research

Abstract

For decades, understanding has been considered as a basic theme of interest and a research object in Mathematics Education. In this theoretical overview paper we present a integrative framework for organizing the diversity of results that emerge from the diff erent studies on mathematical understanding and its interpretation. Th e proposal is applied onto a representation of relevant literature that has arise in the area over the last two decades. With this overview we seek to provide an useful reference for: (a) advancing towards a better insight of understanding in mathematics, (b) establishing the specific limitations and open questions that demarcate the boundaries of understanding and interpretation in
mathematics, and (c) orienting its future study using a shared base of consolidated knowledge.

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Published

2014-06-30

How to Cite

Gallardo Romero, J., González Marí, J. L., & Quintanilla Batallanos, V. A. (2014). Revisiting understanding in mathematics. Quadrante, 23(1), 63–78. https://doi.org/10.48489/quadrante.22899

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2014)

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