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20 Μαΐ 2022 · In this case, we can say that \(b\) divides \(a\) and denoted \(b|a\). Further, \(b\) is called a divisor (factor) of \(a\). A positive integer \(p\) is called prime if \(p>1\) and the only positive divisors of \(p\) are \(1\) and \(p\). A positive integer \(n\) is called composite if there is a positive integer \(m\) such that \(1<m< n\) and ...
Introduction. Mathematics has its own language, much of which we are already familiar with. For example the digits. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. are part of our everyday lives. Whether we refer to 0 as ‘zero’, ‘nothing’, ‘nought’, or ‘O’ as in a telephone number, we understand its meaning.
The language of mathematics makes it easy to express the kinds of thoughts that mathematicians like to express. It is: precise (able to make very ne distinctions); concise (able to say things brie y); powerful (able to express complex thoughts with relative ease). The language of mathematics can be learned, but requires the e orts needed to ...
This paper is about the use of language as a tool for teaching mathematical concepts. In it, I want to show how making the syntactical and rhetorical structure of mathematical language clear and explicit to students can increase their understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts.
Warren Esty. Algebra is written in a symbolic language that is designed to express mathematical thoughts. This is a text for a course that emphasizes language skills.
Four basic concepts. Another word, which famously has three quite dis-tinct meanings, is “is”. The three meanings are illustrated in the following three sentences. 5 is the square root of 25. 5 is less than 10. 5 is a prime number.
The mathematics language routines described later in this document help both teachers and students keep one eye and ear on language as much as possible, focusing attention to student language that support in-the-moment teacher, peer, and self-assessment (Cazden, 2001).
