Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ445042
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0004-136X
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Systematizing Trial and Error Using Spreadsheets.
Sgroi, Richard J.
Arithmetic Teacher, v39 n7 p8-12 Mar 1992
Presents two spreadsheets for middle school students applying Polya's heuristic to help develop number sense, reasoning abilities, and problem-solving skills. Spreadsheet 1, "the coin problem," allows students to vary coin quantities to total $8.32. Spreadsheet 2, "ratios," develops number relationships while finding 3 3-digit numbers in the ratios 1:2 and 1:3 using the digits 1 through 9. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Heuristics, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Problem Solving, Ratios (Mathematics), Spreadsheets, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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