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Peer reviewedVerschaffel, Lieven; De Corte, Erik – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1997
Describes an exploratory teaching experiment carried out to test the hypothesis that it is feasible to develop a disposition toward more realistic mathematical modeling in pupils. The learning and transfer effects of an experimental class of 10- and 11-year-old students that were compared to the results of two control groups support this…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Learning Strategies
PDF pending restorationDe Corte, Erik; Verschaffel, Lieven – 1980
Design and results of an investigation attempting to analyze and improve children's solution processes in elementary addition and subtraction problems are described. As background for the study, a conceptual model was developed based on previous research. One dimension of the model relates to the characteristics of the tasks (numerical versus word…
Descriptors: Addition, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Research
