SOME ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATION IN THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS - THE SEMIOTIC VIEWPOINT

Communication in the teaching of mathematics is accomplished using various languages, semiotic representation systems. Their proper acquirement plays an important role not only in communication but also in cognitive processes. Some problems in communication between the teacher and the pupil can be subjected to semiotic analysis. The problems tend to be caused by different mental representations of the teacher and the pupil, by not distinguishing between of the communication contexts, non-accepting of conventional writing forms of problem solutions by the pupils, insufficient acquaintance of the pupils with rules of usage of semiotic systems and alternative forms of mathematical writing.