On the importance of mathematical play

摘要: A number of existing theories and proposals for the meaning characteristics ‘play’ are considered before authors suggest six mathematical play, including idea that it is not confined to childhood. Previous studies provide evidence relating play cognitive gain while place in research activities illustrated by describing a mathematician's approach investigation from classroom-The Six Circles. The problem-solving process Circles observations students solving calculator integration problems analysed relation also perspective students' experience. Piaget's theory assimilation accommodation new information Davis's view as ‘space support learning’ reflected authors' rationale suggesting open questions opportunities develop their own con...