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Burns, Marilyn; Richardson, Kathy – Learning, 1981
Providing students with realistic problems will facilitate a better understanding of and reason for computation. Specific suggestions for introducing and for increasing problem-solving skills are described. (CJ)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Samples, Bob – Learning, 1984
Children use creative thinking processes when teachers assign ambiguous rather than specific problems. Suggestions for developing questions that encourage experiential and metaphorical thinking are offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Ambiguity, Assignments, Creative Development, Elementary Education
