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Peer reviewedGill, Alice J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Discusses prerequisites that help students develop multiple strategies for solving problems as recommended in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics'"Curriculum and Evaluation Standards." Presents two examples of activities involving addition, subtraction, and permutations that promote multiple strategies. Suggests ways to…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Addition, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Divergent Thinking
Peer reviewedKersh, Mildred E.; McDonald, Jacqueline – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents a series of activities developed from the "Arithmetic Teacher's" regular feature entitled "Problem Solving: Tips for Teachers" to help students develop skills in each of the four steps of Polya's problem-solving process: (1) Understanding the Problem; (2) Making a Plan; (3) Carrying Out the Plan; and (4) Reflecting…
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities
Peer reviewedWeinstein, Claire E. – Journal of Reading, 1987
Examines the concept of the cognitively active learner and discusses the following categories of learning strategies: rehearsal, elaboration, organization, comprehension monitoring, and affective. (NKA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Content Area Reading, Critical Thinking
Download full textKrulik, Stephen; Rudnick, Jesse A. – 1988
This book combines suggestions for the teaching of problem solving with activities and carefully discussed non-routine problems which students should find interesting as they gain valuable experience in problem solving. The over 300 activities and problems have been gleaned from a variety of sources and have been classroom tested by practicing…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Elementary Education
