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Peer reviewedSowder, Larry – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1975
Two studies investigated the effects of verbalization of discovered generalizations on the retention of those principles. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Discovery Learning, Generalization, Higher Education
Peer reviewedGuckin, Alice Mae; Morrison, Dwight – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Described is a study that used LOGO to improve the proportional reasoning ability of students enrolled in mathematics classes for students poorly prepared for college-level mathematics. Included are the methodology, procedures for using logo, and a discussion of the results. (KR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Arithmetic, College Mathematics
Peer reviewedCanino, Casilda; Cicchelli, Terry – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1988
Describes aptitude treatment interaction study that used the cognitive styles field dependence and independence matched with computerized algorithmic and discovery treatments to determine mathematics achievement on a criterion-referenced test. Posttest mathematics scores and student responses to the computer are analyzed, and mastery learning is…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Analysis of Covariance, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Computer Assisted Instruction
