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ERIC Number: EJ349867
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Formal Reasoning and School Mathematics.
Hendrickson, A. Dean
School Science and Mathematics, v86 n8 p640-53 Dec 1986
Provides examples of if-then and combinatorial reasoning situations that have proved successful with college students and can be used with secondary school students. Proposes that practice with these problem solving processes can eliminate the need to memorize formulas that students may not understand. (ML)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Formal Operations, Logical Thinking, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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