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Lemire, David – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 2002
Discusses the issue of math problem solving and the concomitant concept of mental discipline/transfer of learning. Considers if there is any evidence to support the mental discipline theory. Discusses implications of the lack of mental discipline for the curriculum. Comments that "God gave humans two halves of the brain that are supposed to work…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Mathematics