Multiple representations of the group concept

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

2015

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Multiple representations of the group concept

Page: 374

• Annie Bergman
• Kathleen Melhuish
• Dana Kirin

This poster will explore the various representations of groups found within introductory abstract algebra textbooks. Representations play an essential role in students understanding of mathematics (Goldin, 2002). Textbooks provide one source for analyzing the intended curriculum and what representations students may have access to within their introductory course.