Representations and Translations among Representations in Mathematics Learning and Problem Solving

Problems of Representation in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Richard Lesh, Thomas R. Post, Merlyn J. Behr
DOI: 10.4324/9781042000227-5
Cited by: 467

Abstract

This chapter briefly describes several roles that representations, and translations among representations, play in mathematical learning and problem solving. The term representations here is interpreted in a naive and restricted sense as external (and therefore observable) embodiments of students’ internal conceptualizations—although this external/internal dichotomy is artificial.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Problems of Representation in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
33–40
Publication date
21 July 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter