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Download full textNarode, Ronald B. – 1988
This document analyzes one chapter of a textbook for college remedial mathematics. This analysis is done by one of the textbook authors. The chapter under discussion deals with fractions. The text authors, writing from a constructivist perspective, attempted to write problems which not only developed specific conceptual and heuristic objectives…
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Concept Formation, Fractions
Peer reviewedNiaz, Mansoor – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Defines M-demand as the maximum number of schemes that the subject must activate simultaneously in the course of executing a task. Discusses the effect of M-demand on problem solving. Uses algorithms to reduce M-demand. Describes the role of algorithms in problem solving. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Chemistry, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
