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Hopkins, Layne V. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1973
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Theories
Mayer, Richard E. – 1977
This document discusses how the organization of instruction influences the encoding and structuring of new material in the memory and the subsequent transfer of such information to novel situations. A theory of instruction for problem solving that considers relevant cognitive variables and that specifies the conditions for productive learning is…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Instruction, Learning Processes, Learning Theories

Hostetler, Robert P. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1973
Descriptors: Algorithms, Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction

Gubrud, Allan R.; Novak, Joseph D. – Science Education, 1973
Empirical data relate to Bruner's and Ausubel's theories of learning concepts at different age levels. The concept of vector addition was taught to eighth, ninth, and tenth grade students. The concept was learned and retained by high ability ninth and all tenth grade students. (PS)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Educational Research, Instruction, Learning