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ERIC Number: EJ280023
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-May
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Seeking Meaning in Mathematics Instruction: A Response to Gagne.
Steffe, Leslie P.; Blake, Rick N.
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v14 n3 p210-13 May 1983
This critique focuses on Gagne's attempt to apply information-processing theory to mathematics education, noting that this distorts what it means to learn mathematics. This is discussed with specific illustrations. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computation, Educational Theories, Instruction, Learning Theories, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Mathematics Education Research; Meaningful Instruction