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Examining Students' Mathematical Thinking: The Case of Porridge Words
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Kate Quane – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2024
Mathematical thinking is a complex, multi-faceted process that has been described as messy and difficult but can also show growth and insights into conceptual understanding and knowing. This paper explores the application of Edward de Bono's practical thinking, in particular, the occurrence of porridge words to examine the mathematical thinking of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Mathematics Instruction