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Early Formation Of Mathematical Concepts: The Rights And Wrongs Of Content

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Van Wagenen, R. Keith – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1973

This paper analyzes common practice and the difficulties children encounter and outlines an entre to mathematics learning which may make the child's task easier. (Author)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Children, Concept Formation, Learning Processes

A Survey and Analysis of Factors Related to the Teaching of Critical Thinking in Junior High Mathematics Classrooms.

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Orton, Robert E.; Lawrenz, Frances – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1990

Results are reported from a survey of junior high mathematics teachers' (N=146) critical thinking beliefs. The study addressed two questions: Where do teachers stand regarding the teaching of critical thinking skills? and What teaching practices characterize a "belief in critical thinking" versus its opposite view? (IAH)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Factor Analysis