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Borghouts-van Erp, J. W. M. – 1982
The paper describes evolution of an approach to teaching mathematically disabled and slow learning students through a Piagetian framework. It is explained that a step-by-step procedure is used to internalize material actions into mental actions via perception and verbalization. Formulae are introduced early, and emphasis is placed on promoting…
Descriptors: Generalization, Learning Disabilities, Learning Processes, Mathematics
Peer reviewedFeinstein, 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
