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symbolic thinking

symbolic thinking Symbolic thinking is the ability to represent and reason about ideas using symbols, such as equations rather than only direct observation.

Symbolic thinking is the ability to represent and reason about ideas using symbols, such as equations rather than only direct observation. In this learning context, it means recognizing which symbolic equation best matches how key variables change in a situation.

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Drafting source: Narwal Ambar; Fyfe Emily R.; Motz Benjamin. Simulation and symbolic thinking in equations representing change. 2025; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0339004; article XML SHA-256 4a89677810e299b5f603d0fb4cc60bdf2c44a09fab0499cb2c9946dc7dc2e78f. “Simulation and symbolic thinking in equations representing change” (10.1371/journal.pone.0339004).
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