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Peer reviewedThreadgill-Sowder, Judith – School Science and Mathematics, 1983
The hypothesis examined suggests that prequestions should be more facilitating than postquestions in directing students to the information necessary for a problem's solution. Fourteen problems were designed for a criterion measure, and 52 students in community college intermediate algebra classes were the subjects. Results indicated question…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Educational Research, Higher Education, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedWest, Tommie A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1980
Results of mathematics education research in problem solving activities of third-grade children are covered. The assumption that the horizontal number sentence is a useful tool for solving verbal problems is questioned. (MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 3
Peer reviewedCoulter, David – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
A study to investigate one of the mechanisms teachers may use to convince themselves incorrectly that students have learned science concepts requiring formal operational ability is presented. The investigation indicates instructors may actually teach and test for memorization of algorithms rather than understanding. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Chemistry, Educational Research, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedVan de Walle, John A.; Thompson, Charles S. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
Problem-solving activities of one form or another are encouraged at all times, with problem-solving lessons recommended at least every 10 to 12 days throughout the year. A number of ways to carry out such a heavy schedule are outlined. (MP)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedGrouws, Douglas A.; Thomas, William E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
An approach to problem solving broader than the traditional one most often used by instructors is described and recommended. Implementation of these ideas has the potential of increasing problem solving ability of students while promoting a fuller appreciation of the value of the process. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Instructional Materials, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedGallagher, James Joseph – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
A list of five broad skill areas common to science and mathematics is presented and discussed. Also considered are the learning and teaching of basic skills. (MK)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedLomon, Earle L.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1977
The two articles dealing with problem solving and technology in this publication should be useful to those developing the kinds of materials, experiences, and thinking that elementary school industrial arts offers children. The first article accepts problem solving as an educational goal and reports a timely and universally acceptable approach.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Development
