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Esty, Warren W.; Teppo, Anne R. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1994
Describes a general education course addressing the linguistic and logical aspects of the language of mathematics which is intended to develop students' abilities to read mathematics, express mathematical thoughts clearly, reason logically, and grasp the nature of proof. Students improved their algebraic procedural skills and attitudes toward…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation, Higher Education, Logical Thinking
English, Lyn D.; Warren, Elizabeth A. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1995
Assessment of general reasoning processes, elementary algebraic understanding, and novel problem solving of (n=147) seventh- and eighth-grade students found that abilities to generalize from patterns and tables of data and understanding variable constructs contributed significantly to application of algebraic concepts and processes. Questions…
Descriptors: Algebra, Foreign Countries, Generalization, Grade 7
Garofalo, Joe – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
Illustrates and discusses one class of strategies to solve word problems referred to as "number-consideration strategies." Contrasts actions and goals of students who focus mainly on number considerations with those of students who focus mainly on problem understanding. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Context Effect, Elementary Education, Learning Strategies
Sierpinska, Anna – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1993
Examines operations of generalization, identification, discrimination, and synthesis in mathematical concept development from early childhood to late adolescence according to Vygotsky's theory of development. (MDH)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Classification, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Esty, Warren W. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
Describes the relationship between language concepts and the basic patterns of mathematical expressions. Suggests ways to improve the reading comprehension, writing ability, and reasoning skills of school and college students by integrating language topics into the mathematics curriculum. Discusses the use of language concepts in algebraic…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Algebra, Equations (Mathematics), Higher Education
Usnick, Virginia; Babbitt, Beatrice C. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1993
Reviewed 12 currently available mathematics assessment tools to determine whether they would be appropriate for use in a college-level mathematics clinic. Tests were assigned to two domains: cognitive and mathematical content. Major deficiencies of the tests are cited. (Contains 15 references.) (MDH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adults, Cognitive Measurement
Young Childrens' Choices of Manipulatives and Strategies for Solving Whole Number Division Problems.
Burton, Grace M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
Presents a study that indicates that second grade students (n=117) do select manipulatives that match the story context in measurement and partition division word problems, that they can solve division word problems, especially when matched manipulatives are used, and that division without remainders are more accessible to solution. (39…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Context Effect, Division
