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ERIC Number: EJ495284
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0256-8543
Cognitive Play and Mathematical Learning in Computer Microworlds.
Steffe, Leslie P.; Wiegel, Heide G.
Journal of Research in Childhood Education, v8 n2 p117-31 Spr-Sum 1994
Uses the constructivist principle of active learning to explore the possibly essential elements in transforming a cognitive play activity into mathematical activity. Suggests that for such transformation to occur, cognitive play activity must involve operations of intelligence that, yield situations of mathematical schemes. Illustrates the arguments by describing children's interaction with discrete and continuous computer microworlds. (AA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Learning Activities, Learning Processes, Learning Theories, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Materials, Number Concepts, Problem Solving
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Knowledge Acquisition