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ERIC Number: EJ680223
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Nov-1
Pages: 6
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 2
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0020-739X
One Approach to Explore a Range of Problem Solving Strategies in the Classroom
Mauch, Elizabeth; Shi, Yixun
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v35 n6 p912-917 Nov 2004
This note discusses a possible method for teaching an example of problem solving to intermediate grade students. Under the guidance of the instructor, students may see the links between the 'guess' method and the arithmetic operation 'strings'. This may help enhance their logical thinking ability as well as arithmetic operation skills. For more mathematically talented students, this example also offers them an opportunity to see the connections among relatively prime numbers, combinations of numbers, algorithmic procedures, and their applications. Sections include: Introduction; The 'Guess' Method; More Systematic Procedure; How to Find A Combination; and Conclusions.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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