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Peer reviewedClement, John; Konold, Clifford – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1989
Describes basic problem-solving skills and presents a protocol of a student solving a problem. Discusses some of the difficulties in obtaining a correct solution. Lists basic prompts for problem solving. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills
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Teaching students to think mathematically or to apply mathematics to the solution of real-world problems has become a national priority. This paper explores a method of developing the basic problem-solving skills in a remedial mathematics course at the college freshman level. The first part of this paper describes some basic problem-solving skills…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment
Clement, John – 1988
Some central issues in discussions of creative processes in science are: (1) the mechanism(s) by which hypothesis formation takes place; (2) the sources of new knowledge during hypothesis formation; and (3) the "Eureka" versus steady accumulation (accretion) issue concerning the pace of change during hypothesis formation. This paper…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Hypothesis Testing, Models
