Cracow, Poland

Mathematics in action – the role of tangible objects in developing mathematical thinking

Matematyka w działaniu - rola obiektów konkretnych w rozwijaniu matematycznego myślenia

Language: Polish Studies in Polish
Subject area: mathematics and statistics
University website: www.uken.krakow.pl/en/
Action
Action may refer to:
Mathematics
Mathematics (from Greek μάθημα máthēma, "knowledge, study, learning") is the study of such topics as quantity, structure, space, and change. It has no generally accepted definition.
Action
Ferreus assiduo consumitur anulus usu.
The iron ring is worn out by constant use.
Mathematics
Mathematics is a versatile art; it can be applied to widely different purposes. Math has no morality; it does not care what it counts or what it proves.
Brian Stableford, Ashes and Tombstones, in Peter Crowther (ed.) Moon Shots (1999), reprinted in David G. Hartwell (ed.) Year's Best SF 5 (2000), p. 412
Action
I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.
John Locke, Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1689), Book 1, Chapter 3, §3.

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