Using drawings and generating information in mathematical problem solving processes

Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education

Volumn 2, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 33-54

  Nunokawa, Kazuhiko ^a  

^a JOETSU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION   (Japan)

Author keywords

Heuristic strategies; Mathematical problem solving; Mathematical thinking; Problem solving processes; Use of drawings

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845865807     PISSN: 13058215     EISSN: 13058223     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12973/ejmste/75463     Document Type: Article

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