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ERIC Number: EJ667013
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
Misinterpretations Can Sometimes Be a Good Thing.
Bonsangue, Martin V.; Gannon, Gerald E,; Pheifer, Laura J.
Mathematics Teacher, v95 n6 p446-49 Sep 2002
Reports findings from the team teaching of a course in mathematical problem solving designed for secondary and community college teachers to clarify the concept of ."ecessary and sufficient" conditions. Discusses assigned problems and students' incorrect interpretations. Student interpretations showed how simple mistakes can often lead to rich mathematical situations. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Problems, Learning Processes, Mathematical Logic, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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