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.