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Hang Wei; Rogier Bos; Paul Drijvers – International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 2023
Embodied cognition has recently gained increasing attention in mathematics education research. However, little is known about ways to use an embodied approach to reach for mathematical abstraction. In this study, we investigate this topic for the case of functional thinking (FT) using digital technology (DT) through a systematic literature study.…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Mathematics Education, Abstract Reasoning, Technology Uses in Education
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Randall E. Groth – Numeracy, 2024
Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) traditionally has been used in research concerning prospective and practicing classroom teachers. This essay argues that PCK is also relevant to other professions including those advancing quantitative reasoning (QR). To illustrate, the case of PCK for teaching QR is considered. Those in fields such as public…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Statistical Analysis, Probability
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Hassad, Rossi A. – Statistics Education Research Journal, 2020
Training programs for statisticians and data scientists in healthcare should give greater importance to fostering inductive reasoning toward developing a mindset for optimizing Big Data. This can complement the current predominant focus on the hypothetico-deductive reasoning model, and is theoretically supported by the constructivist philosophy…
Descriptors: Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Logical Thinking
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Jones, Steven R.; Watson, Kevin L. – International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, 2018
The derivative framework described by Zandieh (2000) has been an important tool in calculus education research, and many researchers have revisited the framework to elaborate on it, extend it, or refine certain aspects of it. We continue this process by using the framework to put forward a suggestion on what might constitute a "target…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Mathematics Instruction, Calculus, Educational Research
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Cutumisu, Maria; Adams, Cathy; Lu, Chang – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2019
Computational thinking (CT) is regarded as an essential twenty-first century competency and it is already embedded in K-12 curricula across the globe. However, research on assessing CT has lagged, with few assessments being implemented and validated. Moreover, there is a lack of systematic grouping of CT assessments. This scoping review examines…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, 21st Century Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
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Mainardes, Jefferson; Tello, César – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2016
This paper, of theoretical nature, explores the levels of approach and abstraction of research in the field of education policy: description, analysis and understanding. Such categories were developed based on concepts of Bourdieu's theory and on the grounds of epistemological studies focused on education policy and meta-research. This paper…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Research, Meta Analysis, Epistemology
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Schunn, Christian D. – Educational Psychology Review, 2017
This concluding commentary takes the perspective of research on practicing scientists and engineers to consider what open areas and future directions on relational thinking and learning should be considered beyond the impressive research presented in the special issue. Areas for more work include (a) a need to examine educational applications of…
Descriptors: Scientists, Engineering, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills
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Ljungdalh, Anders Kruse – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2016
The purpose of the review is to investigate various relations between the concepts of competence and participation found within child and youth research with the aim of identifying differences in practical reasoning of the various kinds of child research. The search identified 260 articles, and an in-depth analysis of 39 articles was conducted,…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Children, Youth, Abstract Reasoning
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Treagust, David F.; Duit, Reinders – International Journal of Science Education, 2015
The role of analogies and metaphors has played a significant part in the work on teaching and learning science. This commentary discusses three papers from this current issue that cover a wide range of studies in the spirit of conceptual metaphors--ranging from a study somewhat similar to "classical" conceptual change, to a teacher…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Figurative Language, Concept Formation, Faculty Development
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Redish, Edward F.; Kuo, Eric – Science & Education, 2015
Mathematics is a critical part of much scientific research. Physics in particular weaves math extensively into its instruction beginning in high school. Despite much research on the learning of both physics and math, the problem of how to effectively include math in physics in a way that reaches most students remains unsolved. In this paper, we…
Descriptors: Physics, Epistemology, Science Education, Educational Research
Watson, Jane – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2016
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of a "National Statement on Mathematics for Australian Schools", which was the first curriculum statement this country had including "Chance and Data" as a significant component. It is hence an opportune time to survey the history of the related statistics education…
Descriptors: Statistics, Educational Research, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries
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Gok, Tolga; Gok, Ozge – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2017
Many qualitative and quantitative studies performed on peer instruction based on interactive engagement method used in many different disciplines and courses were reviewed in the present study. The researchers examined the effects of peer instruction on students' cognitive skills (conceptual learning, problem solving, reasoning ability, etc.) and…
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Learning Processes, Problem Solving
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Grover, Shuchi; Pea, Roy – Educational Researcher, 2013
Jeannette Wing's influential article on computational thinking 6 years ago argued for adding this new competency to every child's analytical ability as a vital ingredient of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning. What is computational thinking? Why did this article resonate with so many and serve as a rallying cry for…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, STEM Education, Computation, Thinking Skills
Kolar-Begovic, Zdenka, Ed.; Kolar-Šuper, Ružica, Ed.; Jukic Matic, Ljerka, Ed. – Online Submission, 2017
The papers in the monograph address different topics related to mathematics teaching and learning processes which are of great interest to both students and prospective teachers. Some papers open new research questions, some show examples of good practice and others provide more information about earlier findings. The monograph consists of six…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Educational Research, College Students
DiSalvio, Philip – New England Journal of Higher Education, 2013
In April, the "New England Journal of Higher Education" ("NEJHE") launched its "New Directions for Higher Education" series to examine emerging issues, trends, and ideas that have an impact on higher education policies, programs, and practices. In this installment of the series, DiSalvio speaks with Richard Arum,…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Higher Education, Criticism, Failure
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