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Peer reviewedSmith, John P., III; Hungwe, Kedmon – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1998
Explores the mathematical practices of three young mathematicians in an extended interview setting. Focuses on the interaction of discovery and verification, the role of conjecture in discovery, and the place of intuition and understanding in research. Indicates an interesting mismatch between how they valued their own guesses and how they reacted…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Discovery Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies
