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Peer reviewedLeonard, Bill – Mathematics Teacher, 1997
Argues that proving something begins with an assumption and proceeds logically to a conclusion, thus convincing by offering arguments. Describes some pitfalls involved in proving through examining several case histories. Offers suggestions for teaching the proof process. For example, sometimes an extreme example or counterexample will do more to…
Descriptors: Geometry, High Schools, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMcBride, Ron E. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1992
Describes current issues and difficulties inherent to the topic of critical thinking in physical education; also presents and discusses a schematic representation of a theoretical critical thinking model for the psychomotor domain (cognitive organizing, cognitive action, cognitive and psychomotor outcomes, and metacognitive monitoring). (SM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Educational Theories, Higher Education
Download full textIndiana State Board of Education, Indianapolis. – 1990
This document was prepared to help parents, educators, and concerned citizens better understand how children and adolescents actually learn. True learning involves: (1) developing a passion for learning; (2) acquiring communication skills; (3) constructing new knowledge; (4) taking part in concrete activities; and (5) developing problem solving…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Development, Children, Communication Skills
Peer reviewedSantel-Parke, Carol; Cai, Jinfa – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Discusses a performance assessment tool that entails open-ended tasks requiring students not only to provide answers but to show their solution processes. Discusses several areas to address in developing open-ended tasks. Areas include the need to assess important mathematical content and cognitive processes, use of effective prompts, and use of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Context Effect, Critical Thinking, Cues
Peer reviewedSmith, Christopher A.; And Others – Biochemical Education, 1995
Describes the process of problem-based learning (PBL), discusses the history of the movement, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of PBL. Explains the advantages of PBL in developing desirable attributes in biochemistry graduates which include being able to generalize, being able to interpret data, and possessing knowledge of relevant…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Biochemistry, Classroom Techniques, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedFirestone, William A.; And Others – Teachers College Record, 1992
A discussion of recent trends in state educational reform stresses the importance of addressing two challenges: teaching all students higher order thinking and developing more systematic, coherent policies. The article describes the challenges, examines how state policies in the 1980s addressed them and how districts responded, and suggests future…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
