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ERIC Number: EJ418956
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8251
On the Limited Evidence for the Effectiveness of Teaching General Problem-Solving Strategies.
Sweller, John
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v21 n5 p411-15 Nov 1990
Discussed are the limitations of teaching general problem-solving strategies and techniques and their relationship to transfer of learning. The lack of evidence for effective teaching strategies, curriculum reform ramifications, and alternative teaching techniques are considered. (KR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics, Skill Development, Teaching Methods, Transfer of Training
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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