Looking beyond Children's Affective Communications: Implications for Informal Mathematics Assessment Based on Two Case Studies.

Kaplan, Rochelle G.; Harris, Cheryl L.

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ERIC Number: EJ434959

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Looking beyond Children's Affective Communications: Implications for Informal Mathematics Assessment Based on Two Case Studies.

Kaplan, Rochelle G.; Harris, Cheryl L.

Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, v13 n2 p45-51 Spr 1991

Informal Assessment sometimes interprets enthusiasm and confidence in mathematics for cognitive competence. Presented are two case studies of interviews conducted to study the affective and reflective capacities underlying children's mathematical thinking during a nonroutine problem-solving task. (MDH)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Case Studies, Cognitive Measurement, Elementary Secondary Education, Informal Assessment, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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