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Algebra Story Problem: The Nature of Students' Obstacles
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Kwaku Adu-Gyamfi; Kayla Chandler; Anthony Thompson – School Science and Mathematics, 2025
The challenge posed by algebra story problems creates a significant hurdle for many students, transcending both the mathematical content of the problem and the specific instructional background received. This study offers a distinctive contribution to the existing literature by focusing on the cognitive conditions essential for comprehension in…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Barriers, Cognitive Processes
A Suggested Program of Germinal and Pre-Formal Science Experiences
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MacDonald, Theodore B. – School Science and Mathematics, 1971
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Learning Processes
Geometry--A Psych-o-Logical Learning Strategy
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Farrell, Margaret A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1971
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Geometry, Learning, Learning Processes
On the Generalization of the Painted Cube Problem
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Beamer, James E.; Fejfar, James L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Imagine a wooden cube painted and cut into "unit cubes." A typical activity consists of predicting the number of unit cubes with exactly three faces painted, two faces painted, etc. This article presents extensions of this activity designed to help students develop analyzing abilities and powers to generalize. (JP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Generalization
Dare We Discover or the Dangers of Over-Generalization.
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Feinstein, Irwin K. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Numerous mathematical examples are presented which illustrate and raise questions about students' tendencies to overgeneralize. (BB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning, Generalization
On the Tip-of-the-Tongue.
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Moses, Barbara – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Discusses the organization and retrieval of information. Describes the tip-of-the-tongue state during mathematics problem solving. Provides five rules for a deep level of processing of new concepts. (YP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Comprehension, Learning Processes, Mathematics Achievement
The Constructivist Perspective: Implications and Teaching Strategies for Science.
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Saunders, Walter L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Discusses the role constructivist learning theory is taking in the change of teaching strategies in the science laboratory. The laboratory moves from a place where knowledge is verified to one where relationships are actively investigated through hands-on, cooperative activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities
Using Grade Eight Students' Existing Knowledge to Teach about Parallel Lines.
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Mansfield, Helen M.; Happs, John C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Reports misconceptions identified in students with respect to the topic of parallel lines and the teaching strategies found to be useful in challenging those misconceptions. (11 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation
Teacher Change as a Progression of Transitional Images: A Chronology of a Developing Constructivist Teacher.
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Etchberger, Mia Lena; Shaw, Kenneth L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Presents results of a case study to examine an elementary school teacher's transition from a teacher-as-dispenser and student-as-receiver view of learning to a teacher-as-provider and student-as-information-gatherer, processor, and constructor view of learning. Chronicles the transition in four stages. (20 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Constructivism (Learning)
Problem Solving and Technology. ACESIA Monograph 2.
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Lomon, Earle L.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1977
The two articles dealing with problem solving and technology in this publication should be useful to those developing the kinds of materials, experiences, and thinking that elementary school industrial arts offers children. The first article accepts problem solving as an educational goal and reports a timely and universally acceptable approach.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Development