Reflective Abstraction in Advanced Mathematical Thinking
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Our purpose in this chapter is to propose that the concept of reflective abstraction can be a powerful tool in the study of advanced mathematical thinking, that it can provide a theoretical basis that supports and contributes to our understanding of what this thinking is and how we can help students develop the ability to engage in it. To make such a case completely, it would be necessary to do at least several things:
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