General Reasoning Processes and Elementary Algebraic Understanding: Implications for Initial Instruction.

English, Lyn D.; Warren, Elizabeth A.

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ERIC Number: EJ526526

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Publication Date: 1995

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General Reasoning Processes and Elementary Algebraic Understanding: Implications for Initial Instruction.

English, Lyn D.; Warren, Elizabeth A.

Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, v17 n4 p1-19 Fall 1995

Assessment of general reasoning processes, elementary algebraic understanding, and novel problem solving of (n=147) seventh- and eighth-grade students found that abilities to generalize from patterns and tables of data and understanding variable constructs contributed significantly to application of algebraic concepts and processes. Questions algebraic instructional practices using patterning without additional instruction in drawing generalizations. Contains 68 references. (MKR)

Descriptors: Algebra, Foreign Countries, Generalization, Grade 7, Grade 8, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Instruction, Patterns in Mathematics, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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