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ERIC Number: EJ273337
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1982-Oct
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But the Answer's Wrong.
Kissane, Barry V.
Australian Mathematics Teacher, v38 n3 p14-15 Oct 1982
Details of an instructor's attempt to solve a problem in combinatorics taken from a textbook used by some of his students are presented. It is felt the material raises a number of significant points about problem solving and mathematics. Teachers are encouraged to put themselves in such situations. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Equations (Mathematics), Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Guides - Classroom - Learner
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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