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Peer reviewedWatson, F. R. – Mathematics in School, 1978
Conjecture and proof, as opposed to numerical calculation, are presented as being the primary focus for teaching mathematics. (MP)
Descriptors: Achievement, Computation, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedAndrews, Paul – Mathematics in School, 1990
Discussed are ways in which students can generalize both quadratic or cubic situations. Generalizations are produced using the factor method, repeated linear generalizations, means of the mean, and through the use of differences. (KR)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Factor Analysis
