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Southwell, Beth, Ed.; And Others – 1984
This document contains 53 plenary and contributed papers presented at the eighth Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) meeting. Two plenary addresses focused on mathematics research in Australia and Japan, and problem solving and symbolism. Contributed papers were classified under 13 headings including: teaching and learning theory; cognition;…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Processes, Computers, Concept Formation
Shumway, Richard J., Ed. – 1980
This volume represents an effort to develop a definitive reference work on research in mathematics education. The reference is divided into two parts. Part 1, on the research process, focuses on problems of research methods and their relevance to research in mathematics education. Part 1 also introduces the beginner to some of the issues and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Curriculum Research
Hershkowitz, Rina, Ed. – 1983
This document contains plenary and contributed papers presented at the seventh PME meeting, held near Jerusalem, Israel in July 1983. Three plenary papers focused on implicit models in solving problems, discussions with teachers and children, and heuristics. Contributed papers were classified under seven headings: learning theories…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Processes, Computers, Concept Formation
DAVIS, ROBERT B. – 1963
ACTION AND PLANS OF THE MADISON PROJECT TO GIVE RATIONAL GUIDANCE TO EVOLUTIONARY CHANGES IN SCHOOL MATHEMATICS ARE DESCRIBED. THE PROJECT ATTEMPTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO RATIONAL GUIDANCE OF EDUCATIONAL EVOLUTION BY MAKING "THRUSTS AND PROBES" INTO THE UNKNOWN POTENTIAL OF MATHEMATICS LEARNING. EXAMPLES ARE--INTRODUCING THE ARITHMETIC OF…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Creative Development, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Download full textHowson, A. G.; Westbury, Ian – 1980
An attempt is made to define the meaning of invention and innovation in mathematics education in order to help develop guidelines for policies of research and development in this area. Spectrums of invention in the realms of geometry and group theory are proposed as models of ordering understanding of creative activity within mathematics. This…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creativity, Curriculum Development
Issues and Technical Problems in Research and Evaluation Related to Innovative Mathematics Projects.
Myers, Sheldon S. – 1970
Even after a number of innovative programs and proposals have met selective criteria, the Educational Research Commission will have a difficult task in assigning priorities and spreading resources. This paper offers many suggestions for handling the problems in research and evaluation related to innovative mathematics projects, especially K-3. For…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Feedback
