Transposition and Didactic Mediation at Fractions Teaching

Abstract

In the context of collaborative research focusing on the practices of fifth grade teachers, the present study presents an analysis of some curricular documents and textbooks on one specific subject: fractions. Considering the specificity of school knowledge, we aim to identify the objectives and the approaches to teaching this subject as indicated in curricular documents. Using the notions of didactic transposition and didactic mediation, we have identified some curricular instances that influence the transposition processes, seeking to exemplify their complexity. Keywords: Collaborative Research. Fractions. Didactic Transposition.