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Direct linkKoichu, Boris; Berman, Abraham; Moore, Michael – For the Learning of Mathematics, 2004
Applying and adapting a variety of appropriate heuristic strategies is one of the accepted standards of problem solving (NCTM, 2000). Thinking through a solution to a non-routine mathematical task, experts in problem solving call into play many sophisticated strategies (almost) without conscious efforts, while novices need to be taught how to do…
Descriptors: Heuristics, Mathematics Instruction, Classroom Techniques, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedFuehrer, Lutz – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1991
Presents three stories from mathematics history that can be integrated into classroom teaching: (1) the account of how Eratosthenes measured the circumference of the earth to discuss the concept of units in measurement, (2) ideas from Archimedes, Vite, and Descartes to introduce pi, and (3) the discovery of the Cardanic formula as an example of…
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Heuristics, Integrated Activities, Integrated Curriculum
Peer reviewedLester, Frank K., Jr.; Mau, Sue Tinsley – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1993
Describes a mathematics course for prospective elementary teachers that has teaching and learning mathematics via problem solving at its core. Presents a problem-solving activity involving number theory and reactions by the students and teacher to the activity. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Course Descriptions, Education Majors, Elementary Education
