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ERIC Number: EJ552879
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
Problem Solving Does Not Have To Be a Problem.
Barb, Cynthia; Quinn, Anne Larson
Mathematics Teacher, v90 n7 p536-42 Oct 1997
Highlights the argument that states that problem solving is much more than just solving problems, by focusing on problem-solving history, George Polya's view of problem solving, Asians' successful use of multiple intuitive solutions, and other examples. (ASK)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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