Mathematical problem solving and learning mathematics: What we expect students to obtain

Journal of Mathematical Behavior

Volumn 24, Issue 3-4, 2005, Pages 325-340

  Nunokawa, Kazuhiko ^a  

^a JOETSU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION   (Japan)

Author keywords

Learning; Mathematical culture; Mathematical knowledge; Mathematical problem solving; Problem situation; Teaching

Indexed keywords

EID: 29444448618     PISSN: 07323123     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmathb.2005.09.002     Document Type: Article

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