Mathematical Investigation: Description, Rationale, and Example.

Kissane, Barry V.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ378120

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Mathematical Investigation: Description, Rationale, and Example.

Kissane, Barry V.

Mathematics Teacher, v81 n7 p520-28 Oct 1988

Presented are the purposes served by mathematical investigation--the exploration of open situations in a relatively unstructured way--and an example (investigating numbers adding to 13), with numerous questions and conjectures. (MNS)

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Critical Thinking, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Questioning Techniques, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A