Characterization of the numeric sequence schema among Compulsory Secondary Education students

Abstract

The aim of this research is to characterize the understanding of the numerical sequence concept in high school students (14-16 years old). The study draws on the APOS theory, which considers how students use mathematical elements, the relationships established between them, theirs modes of representation and the cognitive structures that are showed in the resolution of mathematical tasks. Our methodology is qualitative, using data from two questionnaires of diverse nature. The different levels of understanding of the scheme of the concept of numerical sequence were characterized taking into consideration the analysis of the two questionnaires.

Keywords

• sucesiones numéricas
• estudiantes de educación secundaria obligatoria
• teoría apos
• desarrollo de un esquema