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ERIC Number: EJ602285
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-1326-0286
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When Is a Problem Not a Problem?
Gough, John
Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, v2 n1 p17-22 1997
Finds that many activities that have been called "problems" are merely exercises or tricks. Offers a clearer definition of the word "problem". Notes some of the classroom implications of the new insight. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Education, Mathematical Vocabulary, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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