The evolution of mathematical explorations in open-ended problem-solving situations

Journal of Mathematical Behavior

Volumn 24, Issue 3-4, 2005, Pages 302-324

  Cifarelli, Victor V ^a   Cai, Jinfa ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE   (United States)

Author keywords

Cognitive processes; Learning; Mathematical exploration; Open ended situations; Problem solving strategies

Indexed keywords

EID: 29444458540     PISSN: 07323123     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmathb.2005.09.007     Document Type: Article

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