Vol. 26 No. 3 (2024): Epistemological reference model - Calculus

The teaching of calculus has been under investigation for decades, given the high dropout and failure rates around the world. In this sense, mathematics education, especially the didactics of mathematics, presents epistemological aspects of knowledge that make it possible to highlight and understand various phenomena in teaching. One of these aspects is the epistemological reference model (ERM), a relative and provisional reference system on an object for the researcher, for analyzing the entire educational system. But it is crucial to ask: How do I theorize the development of the ERM and how should I use it?
This general question has been developed in this volume by taking up one or more of the following questions, or any other question that the authors consider relevant to the theme of the call.
What tools should be used to develop epistemological reference models?
What methods should be used to build these models?
What criteria should be used to test and evaluate the proposed ERM?

Published: 2024-11-03

Epistemological reference model (ERM) for teaching calculus