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Rouse, William – School Science and Mathematics, 1972
The mathematics laboratory is described as being not just the use of concrete teaching aids but involving a new philosophy of how children learn and the teacher's role in the facilitation of learning. (CP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Elementary School Mathematics, Inquiry

Tuovinen, Juhani E.; Hill, Douglas M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Offers LOGO as an environment that facilitates the development of cognitive strategies useful in problem solving. Presents LOGO activities requiring students to combine preprogramed procedures to produce worksheet patterns. Using this approach promotes using LOGO as a vehicle for problem solving and results in a more positive attitude toward LOGO.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction

Roth, Wolff-Michael; Roychoudhury, Anita – School Science and Mathematics, 1993
Discusses Vee mapping, a technique to assist students in categorizing the relationship between the conceptual and procedural aspects of science. Presents a study to investigate elementary education majors' (n=27) use of the Vee heuristic and concept mapping for the construction of knowledge; attitudes toward learning science in collaborative…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Constructivism (Learning)