Discusses the distribution of cognition in small virtual group learning and examines how the distribution of cognition is manifested in the context of student-student interaction. Describes a collaborative problem-solving situation in a virtual learning environment and presents an approach to analyzing and modeling asynchronous collaborative…

Discusses the increased emphasis on problem solving and problem-based learning in instructional design and the need for new methods for task analysis and models for designing instruction. Defines the rationale and means for analyzing, organizing, and presenting stories to support problem solving by case-based reasoning. (Author/LRW)

Explains the suggestion in "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics" that teachers should expect students to "act as mathematicians." Defines what that might mean and presents an instructional model that focuses on problem solving. (Author/YDS)

Describes an innovative method for teaching 5th grade students how to solve ratio and proportion word problems with understanding. Uses the multiplication table as a conceptual support. (YDS)

Describes how student thinking about geometric patterns can be used to develop algebraic reasoning and to make sense of mathematical notation and symbols. (Contains 11 references.) (YDS)

Explains the Geometric Standard of the "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics" (NCTM, 2000) which emphasizes the usefulness of geometric ideas in representing and solving problems across the mathematics curriculum. Discusses this Standard and illustrates it with classroom examples. (Contains 45 references.) (YDS)

Looks at how some Portuguese preservice teachers are learning how to implement Standards-based teaching strategies. (YDS)

Presents some strategies for successfully implementing tasks that engage students at high cognitive levels. (YDS)

Describes a project in which middle grades students are asked to write in mathematics class with the goal of determining whether it changes their opinions of writing as an integral part of mathematics. (Contains 14 references.) (YDS)

Discusses how the design and implementation of problem-solving tools used in programming instruction are complementary with both the theories of problem-based learning (PBL), including constructivism, and the practices of distributed education environments. Examines how combining PBL, Web-based distributed education, and a problem-solving…

A nursing methodology developed by the faculty at The Ohio State University teaches nursing students problem-solving techniques applicable to any nursing situation. It also provides faculty and students with a basis for measuring students' progress and ability in applying the nursing process. (Author)

The Oregon Parenthood Education Curriculum Model is based on the use of practical reasoning to solve the problems of the family. Students are taught to examine the underlying issues and implications for themselves and society in the problem-solving process. (SK)

Computer simulation of drug formulation problems involves a database of pharmacological properties, chemical stability, and compatibility data on 20 active ingredients, physiological factors and requirements for parenteral solutions, and additives. The user gathers data from the database, formulates a stable and effective solution, and the drug is…

Describes a materials science and technology course for high school students, which combines chemistry, physics, engineering, math, technology education, and crafts to introduce students to the atomic make-up and physical properties of materials and to apply this knowledge in creative activities. (SK)

Presents a problem-solving framework for diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Describes this process, examines the parallels between problem solving and diagnosis and correction of reading problems, and applies the process to a case. (SR)