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Harel, Guershon; Tall, David – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1991
The terms generalization and abstraction are used with various shades of meaning by mathematicians and mathematics educators. Introduced is the idea of "generic abstraction" that gives the student an operative sense of a mathematical concept and provides a passage point in the process toward formal abstraction. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Generalization, Learning Theories
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Dixon, Robert C. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1991
Three curricular approaches to spelling instruction are discussed: whole word; phonemic; and morphemic. Sameness analysis is used to indicate the theoretical potential of each approach for helping students with learning disabilities to achieve generalization in their spelling, and the influence of generalization upon retention and transfer is…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Generalization, Learning Disabilities
Giordano, Gerard – Academic Therapy, 1987
Ten remedial mathematics exercises are provided for children who have failed to integrate or apply their math skills. The exercises provide remediation through systematic experimentation, rather than abstract drills, by using number-configuration distinction with blocks, fractioned candy bars, decimal match sticks, graphed pictures, etc. (JDD)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning