In a recent blog post, Kyle Pearce (@mathletepearce) raised the question “good at math or good at memorization?” Unlike most middle school math teachers, Kyle asks his students to wrestle with complex ...
Abstract: Constructivism theory reveals the regularity of human cognition. According to constructivism theory, students will learn best by trying to make sense of something on their own with the ...
While the traditional method of teaching consists of repetition and memorization, the constructivist theory proposes independent discovery and free play. The cultural-historical approach, on the other ...
Vol. 63, No. 2, Affect in Mathematics Education: Exploring Theoretical Frameworks: A PME Special Issue (Oct., 2006), pp. 193-207 (15 pages) A socio-constructivist account of learning and emotions ...