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Ross, Steven M.; And Others – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1988
Reports on research designed to systematically examine how the use of personalized word problems as practice examples would affect learning and attitudes. A computer program was used to generate the problems. It was concluded that presenting problems in familiar contexts made materials more interesting and understandable for students. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Tall, David – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1990
Discussed are possible reasons behind the inconsistencies in the learning of calculus. Implicated are students' beliefs, mathematical paradigms including concept image and concept definition, language use, and curriculum sequencing. (KR)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Calculus, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Dissonance