2021 Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Reports
2021
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Mathematical Sameness: An Ill-Defined but Important Concept
Page: 274
Sameness is a notion that pervades mathematics through concepts like equality and isomorphism, but limited research has examined how mathematicians perceive sameness in mathematics. This study examines survey responses from mathematicians on the nature of mathematical sameness. Themes highlighted from responses include philosophical, proof-based, and informal notions of mathematical sameness.