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Backhouse, John K. – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
The author emphasizes the importance of concepts and mathematical form in a discussion of understanding mathematics. (MN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning
Skemp, Richard R. – Mathematics Teaching, 1982
Discussion about the nature and varieties of mathematical understanding is presented. Symbolic understanding is defined as a mutual assimilation between a symbol system and a conceptual structure, that is dominated by the conceptual structure. (MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Learning
Peer reviewedNovak, Joseph D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1979
Presented is a paradigm for science education research. The paradigm advances the reception learning theory, where regularities to be learned are presented explicitly to the learner. A tool for the study of knowledge production in science education, the Gowin "V," is presented. (RE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning, Educational Philosophy
