Signing about elementary algebra in Austrian Sign Language

What signs of the notion of variable can represent

authored by

Flavio Angeloni, Annika Wille, Christian Hausch

Abstract

Languages have a significant impact on mathematics learning, with visual languages and spoken languages in particular differing. The study presented here investigates how one can sign about notions in elementary algebra in different ways in Austrian Sign Language. In particular, the focus is on the question of what sign language signs of the notion of variable can represent and thus how they may impact on the understanding of variables. Distinctions from spoken language are identified. The study is part of a larger investigation into communicating about elementary algebra in sign languages.

Organisation(s)

Abteilung Mathematikdidaktik
Institute of the Teaching of Mathematics and Physics
Leibniz University Hannover

External Organisation(s)

Alpen-Adria-Universitat Klagenfurt (AAU)

Type

Conference contribution

Publication date

2023

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

Electronic version(s)

https://hal.science/hal-03765017/ (Access: Open)

 

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