Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ482272
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0004-136X
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Reflect ... for Better Problem Solving and Reasoning.
Krulik, Stephen; Rudnick, Jesse A.
Arithmetic Teacher, v41 n6 p334-38 Feb 1994
Elaborates the final step of Polya's heuristic model, reflecting, to improve students' problem-solving performance. After checking answers for accuracy, the following steps are suggested: (1) test reasonableness and practicality; (2) write a summary paragraph; (3) find other solutions; (4) change the conditions; and (5) extend the problem. (MKR)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Cognitive Style, Content Area Writing, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Divergent Thinking, Elementary School Mathematics, Evaluative Thinking, Generalization, Heuristics, Instructional Development, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Metacognition, Patterns in Mathematics, Primary Education, Problem Solving, Questioning Techniques, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills, Verbal Communication
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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