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Feinstein, 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