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ERIC Number: EJ508984
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8251
The Relevance of Practice: A Response to Orton.
Cobb, Paul
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v26 n3 p230-53 May 1995
Presents a response to Orton's article (this issue), claiming that the previous author presents a highly idiosyncratic interpretation of the Cartesian dualism, creates a gulf between theory and practice, and implies that the social and cultural aspects of mathematical activity can be dismissed. (65 references) (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: See also SE 548 224 and SE 554 480 for related articles.