Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to construct 'a principle for the design of mathematical learning environment' based on the theory of situated learning and to design the environment based on this principle. First, the theory of situated learning is examined. Secondly, mathematical learning is captured based on the theory; and 'the principle for the design of mathematical learning environment' is constructed. The principle is as follows: DMLE 0. - Decide mathematical-collaborative activities as an aim and design the mathematical learning environment that includes activities, artifacts, and others (DMLE 1/2/3). DMLE 4. - Provide the students with an opportunity to actualize the mathematical-collaborative activities. Finally, a mathematical learning environment' - 'let' s order pizza' - that was designed based on the principle is presented.
