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Akers, Joan – Learning, 1984
Mathematics textbooks should encourage students to understand--as well as to memorize--problem-solving processes, to think about the reasonableness of an answer, and to "see" mathematics through real-life applications. Eight questions are given which can help schools determine whether a textbook truly emphasizes problem-solving. (PP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Logical Thinking, Mathematical Applications
