Teaching mathematical problem-solving from an emergent constructivist perspective: The experiences of Irish primary teachers

Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 293-318

  O'Shea, John ^a   Leavy, Aisling M ^a  

^a Children s Research Network   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Constructivism; Mathematical problem solving; Primary mathematics Ireland

Indexed keywords

EID: 84880574980     PISSN: 13864416     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10857-013-9235-6     Document Type: Article

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