Abstract:This qualitative case study analysed how first year university mathematics students used words, images and symbols to convey the same mathematical ideas. The study was located within the interpretivist paradigm and took naturalistic methodology. Twenty six first year students were purposefuly selected to participate in the study. Data was collected through analysing students’ assignments scripts followed by semi-structured interviews. The study sought to answer the questions: How did the first year university… Show more
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