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We're Crippling Our Kids with Kindness!!

Authors :
Chatterley, Louis J.
Peck, Donald M.
Source :
Journal of Mathematical Behavior. Dec 1995 14(4):429-436.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Presents results of a project with second and third graders to establish concepts of equality that led to the realization that teachers often help students too much and may push them algorithmically beyond their ability without the development of proper referents. (Author/MKR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0732-3123
Volume :
14
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Mathematical Behavior
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
EJ520674
Document Type :
Opinion Papers<br />Journal Articles