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Peer reviewedTaback, Stanley F. – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Argues that there is a sense of surprise and wonder that can result from looking back at problem solutions and there is a potential for then creating unexpected, even memorable, alternative solutions. Example problems with routine solutions and alternative approaches uncovered while "looking back" at the solution are given. (PK)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education


