Adresses how doctors know when they have learned enough to cease reading, or talking with colleagues, or using medicine and begin using what they have learned to solve the precipitating problem. (Author/CCM)

Some of the most provocative problems in mathematics concern logical paradoxes. Provides a series of paradoxes for students to consider. (CCM)

Discusses issues regarding problem solving environments via problem posing. Recognizes the importance of the teacher's questions; language characteristics of problems; problem structure and feature; solution structure; teacher's questions used before, during, or after solving a problem; and introducing problem-posing questions in mathematics…

Presents a scenario about a planet that uses problem based learning to teach evolution and ecology to freshman biology students. (YDS)

Examined the transition from other-regulation to self-regulation by studying correlational problem solving among 10 secondary school students individually tutored in problem solving. Quantitative discourse analysis supported the idea of a transition from other to self-regulation and qualitative analysis supported the idea of assimilation of the…

Demonstrates the practical applications of a problem-solving curriculum called Personal Power. Discusses how to begin such a curriculum and describes the content of the program which teaches youth in conflict to weigh the costs and benefits of alternative solutions to problems. Offers a sample lesson in problem solving. (RJM)

A group of 45 people over age 50 attempted to solve the Bridges of Konigsberg problem, which has no solution. No age differences were found in time spent on task; performance was not related to IQ test performance or length of education. Results suggest that perseverance is unaffected by aging. (SK)

Examines the problem-based perspective and the pedagogy of problem-based learning. Outlines alternative philosophical perspectives for professional education. (SK)

Many important human activities involve accomplishing goals without a script. There is no formula for true problem-solving. Heuristic, cognitive "rules of thumb" are the problem-solver's best guide. Learners should understand heuristic tools such as means-end analysis, working backwards, successive approximation, and external representation. Since…

Explores changes in students' probabilistic thinking and writing during an instructional program that emphasized transactional writing in a problem-solving context. Finds no significant correlations between probabilistic thinking and writing levels--students made gains in both probability reasoning and writing. Reveals their writing incorporated…

Uses the modern development of mathematics education in the United States as background for the analysis of the influence of mathematics philosophy on mathematics education. Discusses the problem of how to develop the subject of philosophy of mathematics education, regarded as an impetus from mathematics education, to the further development of…

Mediated learning based on Vygotsky and other cognitive theorists can be used by occupational therapists to teach children to solve problems. A cognitive, top-down approach helps focus on tasks the child wants to perform and aids the child's awareness, selection, and application of cognitive strategies. (SK)

Reports on research attempting to identify the stages, skills, and strategies associated with children's (N=60) problem solving. Reports that conclusions including the creation of a five-stage model of problem solving are relevant not only to children in the 5-14 age group but to pupils undertaking a specific science course from year 10 onward.…

Suggests using manipulatives with young children to create imaginary solutions to fantasy situations. Includes activities that use the problem-solving format: stating the problem, brainstorming solutions, experimenting, carrying out the solutions, and evaluating the solutions. (JOW)

An integrative approach to learning outcome assessment in business education uses business input. This capstone problem-solving course is an enriched experience that enables evaluation of skills and abilities in a realistic workplace environment. (SK)