Concept of finite limit of a function at a point: meanings and specific terms

Autores: José Antonio Fernández-Plaza , Luis Rico Romero , Juan Francisco Ruiz Hidalgo
Localización: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, ISSN 0020-739X, Vol. 44, Nº. 5, 2013, págs. 699-710
Idioma: inglés
DOI: 10.1080/0020739x.2013.805887
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Resumen
- In this paper, we present some results of an exploratory study performed with students aged 16-17. We investigate the different uses that these students make of terms such as �to approach�, �to tend�, �to reach�, �to exceed� and �limit� that describe the basic notions related to the concept of the finite limit of a function at a point. We use the interpretive framework of conceptual analysis to infer the meanings that students associate with these specific terms in connection with the effective use of terms in their answers.