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Chamberlin, Scott; Payne, Anna M.; Kettler, Todd – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2022
The purpose of this literature review is to explicate the facets of mathematical problem solving taxonomies in relation to mathematical modeling. Subsequently, components and learning benefits of mathematical modeling are discussed. Examples of mathematical problems are embedded in the discussion and pragmatic applications to mathematical…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Models, Problem Solving, Taxonomy
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Bicer, Ali – International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, 2021
The purpose of this systematic review is to reveal the research findings that suggest instructional practices to foster the creativity of students in mathematics. Although several studies have investigated the effects of various instructional practices influencing the mathematical creativity of students, little is known about how the findings of…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Mathematics Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Creativity
Mann, Eric L. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 2006
For the gifted mathematics student, early mastery of concepts and skills in the mathematics curriculum usually results in getting more of the same work and/or moving through the curriculum at a faster pace. Testing, grades, and pacing overshadow the essential role of creativity involved in doing mathematics. Talent development requires creative…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Mathematical Aptitude, Creativity, Mathematics
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Silver, Edward A. – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1994
Discusses problem posing as a feature of creative activity or exceptional mathematical ability, inquiry-oriented instruction, mathematical activity, improving students' problem solving, a window into students' mathematical understanding, and improving students' disposition toward mathematics. (Contains 70 references.) (MKR)
Descriptors: Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Informal Assessment, Inquiry
Dance, R. A.; Higginson, W. C. – 1979
This paper considers the relationships between mathematics, creativity, and the socioeconomically disadvantaged teenager. The aim is to ascertain better how to recognize the mathematically gifted student and then to pursue the question of how best to facilitate his or her learning of mathematics. Research and other literature are analyzed,…
Descriptors: Creativity, Disadvantaged, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted
Clements, Douglas H.; Sarama, Julie – Educational Technology Review, 2003
Responds to a recent critical report on computers in childhood. Highlights include computers, children, and research; social and emotional development; types of software; motivation; social and cognitive interactions; cognitive development; creativity; language and literacy; writing and word processing; mathematics and reasoning; and science and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction