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Signing about elementary algebra in Austrian Sign Language: What signs of the notion of variable can represent

Flavio Angeloni, Annika Wille, Christian Hausch

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTwelfth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME12)
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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