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Peer reviewedGravemeijer, Koeno; Doorman, Michiel – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1999
Discusses the role of context problems as they are used in the Dutch approach known as realistic mathematics education (RME). Uses an RME design for a calculus course to illustrate that theory based on the design heuristic using context problems and modeling, which was developed for primary school mathematics, also fits advanced topics such as…
Descriptors: Calculus, Foreign Countries, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedWubbels, Theo; And Others – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1997
Describes a preservice program to prepare teachers for a curriculum based on the realistic approach. The program appeared successful in changing student teachers' views of mathematics education towards this more inquiry-oriented approach and in promoting effective teacher behavior in classrooms. Only a small number of teachers recognized the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Change, Foreign Countries
