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A Geometric Path to the Concept of Function: Transformations using dynamic software can provide a unique perspective on a common topic.

The concept of function spans elementary school through high school. When introducing the topic to elementary school and middle school students, we ask them to work with a variety of examples and representations of functions, since a formal definition of a function is rather abstract. These representations involve experiences in which students—

Author/Presenter

Scott Steketee

Daniel Scher

Year
2011