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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 reviewedFortunato, Irene; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents the results of a survey of 165 seventh grade students asked to respond yes, no, or maybe to 21 metacognitive statements about their cognitive activity on a mathematical word problem. Suggests how to use the responses as a basis for developing classroom activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Grade 7
Peer reviewedKrulik, Stephen; Rudnick, Jesse A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1994
Elaborates the final step of Polya's heuristic model, reflecting, to improve students' problem-solving performance. After checking answers for accuracy, the following steps are suggested: (1) test reasonableness and practicality; (2) write a summary paragraph; (3) find other solutions; (4) change the conditions; and (5) extend the problem. (MKR)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Cognitive Style, Content Area Writing, Creative Thinking
