A Review of the Research Relating Problem Solving and Mathematics Achievement to Psychological Variables and Relating These Variables to Methods Involving or Compatible with Self-Correcting Manipulative Mathematics Materials.

Trimmer, Ronald G.

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ERIC Number: ED092402

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Publication Date: 1974

Pages: 35

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A Review of the Research Relating Problem Solving and Mathematics Achievement to Psychological Variables and Relating These Variables to Methods Involving or Compatible with Self-Correcting Manipulative Mathematics Materials.

Trimmer, Ronald G.

This literature review focuses on determining the psychological variables related to problem solving and presents arguments for self-correcting manipulatives as a media for teaching problem solving. Ten traits are considered: attitude, debilitating anxiety, self-concept, orderliness, set, confidence, impulsive/reflective thinking, concentration and interest span, motivation and interest, and perseverance and patience. Research in each of these areas as related to problem solving is cited. A list of 155 references is included. (DT)

Descriptors: Achievement, Learning Theories, Literature Reviews, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Psychological Characteristics, Research Reviews (Publications)

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Authoring Institution: Southern Illinois Univ., Edwardsville.

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