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Adi, Helen; And Others – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1980
The thought processes of 507 elementary, secondary, and university students engaged in problem-solving situations are examined in this study. Results indicated that pupils who got correct answers often showed incorrect reasoning justifications. No significant sex differences were indicated. (MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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Moreno A., Luis E.; Waldegg, Guillermina – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1991
Analyzed are the different stages in the conceptual evolution of infinity as developed historically through the work of Bolzano and Cantor. Results of a study of 18 to 20 year old's concept of infinity prior to instruction produced aspects of the passage between conceptual levels of infinity. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Tests, Concept Formation
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Breidenback, Daniel; And Others – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1992
Asserts that college students lack understanding of the concept of function. Based on an epistemological theory, offers an instructional treatment using computers that presents a process concept of function and results in substantial improvements in student understanding for many students. (29 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction