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Peer reviewedLester, Frank K. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1994
Provides a brief overview of past research in mathematical problem solving, discusses the apparent recent decline in research in this area, and suggests some issues and questions that should be the focus of research. (42 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Problem Based Learning
Download full textJanuszewski, Alan; Pearson, Robert – 1999
This paper examines, through historical analysis, the values and beliefs underpinning the early theories and applications of problem-based learning and contrasts these with current theory and practice. This study focuses on the first three decades of the twentieth century, because, during this time period, the use of projects in education became…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational History, Educational Technology, Educational Theories
