The Analysis of a Model–Task Dyad in Two Settings: Zaplify and Pencil and Paper

This paper examines the added value of a digital tool that constitutes new model to introduce students multiplication. Drawing on theory semiotic mediation, potential this is analysed with respect same task can be solved in two different settings (the and pencil paper). The analysis shows solutions undergo significant changes depending technological settings. Even though end product model–task dyads might look both settings, emerges from processes would mediate quite meanings for suggests while designing tasks involve mathematical models, rather than focusing only product, considering whole process reveal extensive dyad mediate.