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Algebra diagrams: a HANDi introduction
A diagrammatic notation for algebra is presented – Hierarchical Al- gebra Network Diagrams, HANDi. The notation uses a 2D network notation with systematically designed icons to explicitly and coherently encode the fun- damental concepts of algebra. The structure of the diagrams is described and the rules for making derivations are presented. The key design features of HANDi are discussed and compared with the conventional formula notation in order demonstrate that the new notation is a more logical codification of intro- ductory algebra.
History
Publication status
- Published
File Version
- Published version
Page range
178-192Presentation Type
- paper
Event name
Diagrams 2012, LNAI 7352Event location
University of KentEvent type
conferenceEvent date
2-6 July 2012Department affiliated with
- Informatics Publications
Full text available
- Yes
Peer reviewed?
- Yes