The Language Used in the 8th Grade Mathematics Textbook

Mohammad Ahmad Alkhateeb

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Mohammad Ahmad Alkhateeb ¹ ^*

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This study aimed at identifying the form of the language, which is expressive of the mathematics and mathematics learner in the 8th grade mathematics textbook. The results showed that the mathematics textbook tends to exhibit an absolute, symbolic, mathematics specific image and a negative image of the mathematics learner as just who executes the orders (scribbler), rather than a thinker or engaged in authentic problem solving. Possibly, these two images may explain the difficulties and problems the students encounter while learning mathematics.

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language and mathematics
mathematical symbolism
systemic functional linguistics
mathematics textbook

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EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 15, Issue 7, July 2019, Article No: em1719

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Alkhateeb, Mohammad Ahmad "The Language Used in the 8th Grade Mathematics Textbook". Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol. 15, no. 7, 2019, em1719. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/106111