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Peer reviewedKieren, Thomas E. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1990
Outlines a model of mathematical understanding as a whole, dynamic, nonlinear, recursive growing process, entailing "folding back" for the reconstruction of inner level knowing. Presents examples from seventh graders' work. Discusses teacher awareness of student level of understanding, and implications for development of mathematics…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Intellectual Development
