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| Feinstein, Irwin K. | 1 |
| Hill, Douglas M. | 1 |
| Sanders, Walter J. | 1 |
| Tipps, Steve | 1 |
| Tuovinen, Juhani E. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedFeinstein, Irwin K. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Numerous mathematical examples are presented which illustrate and raise questions about students' tendencies to overgeneralize. (BB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning, Generalization
Peer reviewedTipps, Steve – School Science and Mathematics, 1982
Guessing is seen in all forms to be a creative and critical process which has practical and scientific utility. The goal of science in early childhood is viewed as having children make better guesses. Ways of instruction that create and develop an atmosphere for guessing are detailed. (MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedSanders, Walter J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1980
The teaching of mathematics as a science to elementary school children is promoted. Use of the scientific method in learning is presented as a form of experiential or discovery teaching. (MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedTuovinen, Juhani E.; Hill, Douglas M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Offers LOGO as an environment that facilitates the development of cognitive strategies useful in problem solving. Presents LOGO activities requiring students to combine preprogramed procedures to produce worksheet patterns. Using this approach promotes using LOGO as a vehicle for problem solving and results in a more positive attitude toward LOGO.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedDick, Thomas P. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Explores the role that symbolic-graphical calculators can play in the current calls for reform in the mathematics curriculum. Discusses symbolic calculators and graphing calculators in relation to problem solving, computational skills, and mathematics instruction. (MDH)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Cognitive Processes
