Problem solving as a means toward mathematics for all: An exploratory look through a class lens

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 454-482

  Lubienski, Sarah Theule ^a  

^a IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Curriculum; Equity diversity; Gender issues; Problem solving; Race ethnicity SES; Reform in mathematics education; Social and cultural issues; Teaching (role, style, methods)

Indexed keywords

EID: 23044518542     PISSN: 00218251     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/749653     Document Type: Article

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