Problem Solving--An Attitude as well as a Strategy.

Schmalz, Rosemary

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Publication Date: 1989

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Problem Solving--An Attitude as well as a Strategy.

Schmalz, Rosemary

Mathematics Teacher, v82 n9 p685-87 Dec 1989

Emphasizes the importance of problem-solving attitudes when the problem solver is waiting for a breakthrough. Discusses the classroom use of five components of "mathematical disposition" from the chapter on "Evaluation" in the "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics." Nine references are listed. (YP)

Descriptors: Attitudes, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Attitudes

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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