Linear algebra teaching and learning: themes from recent research and evolving research priorities

S Stewart, C Andrews-Larson, M Zandieh - ZDM, 2019 - Springer
In this survey paper, we describe the state of the field on linear algebra research. We
synthesize themes, questions, results, and perspectives emphasized in the papers that …

A hypothetical learning trajectory for conceptualizing matrices as linear transformations

C Andrews-Larson, M Wawro… - International Journal of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
In this paper, we present a hypothetical learning trajectory (HLT) aimed at supporting
students in develo** flexible ways of reasoning about matrices as linear transformations in …

[PDF][PDF] Key mathematical concepts in the transition from secondary school to university

MOJ Thomas, I de Freitas Druck, D Huillet… - The proceedings of …, 2015 - library.oapen.org
Background Changing mathematics curricula and their emphases, lower numbers of student
enrolments in undergraduate mathematics programmes (Barton and Sheryn 2009; and …

The learning and teaching of linear algebra: Observations and generalizations

G Harel - The Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper is about a teaching experiment (TE) with inservice secondary teachers (hereafter
“participants”) in the theory of systems of linear equations. The TE was oriented within …

From Cartesian coordinates to Hilbert space: Supporting student understanding of basis in quantum mechanics

BP Schermerhorn, G Corsiglia, H Sadaghiani… - Physical Review Physics …, 2022 - APS
We conducted a multiyear project across three institutions to develop an instructional tutorial
that supports student understanding of change of basis in quantum mechanics. Building …

The inextricability of students' mathematical and physical reasoning in quantum mechanics problems

KS Serbin, M Wawro - International Journal of Research in Undergraduate …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Reasoning with mathematics plays an important role in university students' learning
throughout their courses in the scientific disciplines, such as physics. In addition to …

The lived experience of linear algebra: A counter-story about women of color in mathematics

AP Adiredja, M Zandieh - Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2020 - Springer
This paper focuses on the mathematical sensemaking by women of color in the USA as part
of the global effort of dismantling deficit narratives about historically marginalized groups of …

Three interpretations of the matrix equation Ax= b

C Larson, M Zandieh - For the Learning of Mathematics, 2013 - JSTOR
Over the past years we have been involved in a series of studies researching the teaching
and learning of linear algebra at the undergraduate level in the United States. Through work …

Mental constructions in linear algebra

A Oktaç - ZDM, 2019 - Springer
The aim of this paper is on the one hand to discuss from an APOS (Action–Process–Object–
Schema) theory perspective the mental constructions involved in the learning of linear …

Exploring student ideas on change of basis in quantum mechanics

G Corsiglia, BP Schermerhorn, H Sadaghiani… - Physical Review Physics …, 2022 - APS
A common task when problem solving in quantum mechanics, including in a spins-first
curriculum, involves changing the basis of a given state. Our research in undergraduate …