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Edwards, Laurie D. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1991
Twelve middle school students, working in pairs, used a computer microworld to explore introductory geometric transformational concepts. Despite a tendency for symbolic overgeneralization, the students were able to use visual feedback from the microworld and discussions with partners to correct their own mistakes. (Author/JJK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
Edwards, Laurie D. – 1991
One class of interactive, computer-based learning environments (microworlds) for the exploration of school mathematics (and science) entails the incorporation of appropriate concepts within the engaging context of self-directed discovery learning. The objective of this research was to investigate and describe in detail the constructive learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts
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Edwards, Laurie D. – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1992
Two studies to determine how students interact with two microworlds that reflect a constructivist view of learning investigated students' goals during interaction, strategies utilized to achieve their goals, changes in goals during interaction, and common patterns of interaction and learning. Concludes that well-designed games enable students to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games