The factors effecting teaching linear algebra

Aydin S.

World Conference on Educational Sciences, Nicosia, CYPRUS, 4 - 07 February 2009, vol.1, pp.1549-1553, (Full Text) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 1
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2009.01.272
  • City: Nicosia
  • Country: CYPRUS
  • Page Numbers: pp.1549-1553
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Linear algebra offers, with calculus, the two main mathematical fields taught in universities. It has an active area for research works in mathematics education in several countries. Linear algebra today serves large and very diverse students. How much emphasis should be placed on proofs? How abstract should the setting be? What contribution can be made by technology? How do students learn linear algebra, and what teaching methods are more effective? In this paper, it is discussed the factors effecting linear algebra by the help of the mathematics education researches.