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Fostering Mathematical Thinking and Problem Solving
www.math.utah.eduto problem solving in all areas of the curriculum (NCTM 1989, 2000). However, simply asking teachers to increase the attention given to prob-lem solving does not ensure a focus on fostering students’ understanding and sense making through problem solving. This article focuses on two teachers’ implemen-
Principles of Algorithmic Problem Solving
www.csc.kth.sestrong problem solving focus. The purpose of this book is to contribute to the literature of algorithmic prob-lem solving in two ways. First of all, it tries to fill in some holes in existing books. Many topics in algorithmic problem solving lack any treatment at all in the literature – at least in English books. Much of the content is instead
Creative Approaches to Problem Solving
www.sagepub.comProblem Solving 1 Whether it is considered from the viewpoint of its effect on society, or as one of the expressions of the human spirit, creativity stands out as an activity to be studied, cherished, and cultivated. —Silvano Arieti The purpose of this chapter is to describe what we mean by “creative approaches to prob - lem solving.”
CASE STUDIES OF STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS
www.sagepub.comIn addition to the reflective use of evidence to determine quality of prob-lem solving, educational values are also included in the rubric. Values are included because they are impossible to eliminate from educational determi-nations. The rubric …