RUME 14 (Volume 1)
2011
Portland, Oregon
SOCIOMATHEMATICAL NORMS: UNDER WHOSE AUTHORITY?
Page: 115
The study of sociomathematical norms initiated by Yackel and Cobb (1996) has become a popular way to make sense of the complexity of mathematical activity in the classroom. In this study we explore the role authority plays in the negotiation and legitimization of sociomathematical norms. We found that sociomathematical norms in this setting were introduced with hierarchal authorities whether the expectation was introduced implicitly or explicitly. We also found, when sociomathematical norms were introduced by a student, mathematical authority played a strong role in the negotiation process including interpretation, and legitimization.