• RecordNumber
    3397
  • Author

    Kunsteller, Jessica

  • Crop_Body
    Jessica Kunsteller
  • Title of Article

    USING FAMILY RESEMBLANCES FOR ELABORATING MATHEMATICAL RULES IN CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION

  • Title Of Journal
    philosophy of mathematics education
  • Publication Year
    2016
  • Volum
    31
  • Abstract
    In mathematics education research the recognition and utilization of similarities is highlighted in various ways, for example in the context of learning by analogies or metaphors. In this proposal Wittgenstein’s concept of “family resemblances” will be presented and illustrated by empirical examples. Based on this concept an overarching perspective on learning by similarities will be presented. Furthermore, different types of family resemblances will be exposed.