Generalizing and Skepticism: Bringing Research to Practice

Learn why generalizing is important but that overgeneralizing can be problematic.

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Published in:Mathematics teaching in the middle school 2016-12, Vol.22 (5), p.284-292
Main Authors: Yopp, David A, Ellsworth, Jacob L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abstract Reasoning
Argumentation
Counterexamples
Educational Experiments
Empirical evidence
FEATURES
Generalization
Grade 8
Learning
Learning Activities
Learning Processes
Mathematical induction
Mathematical problems
Mathematics Activities
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Skills
Mathematics teachers
Middle schools
Persuasive Discourse
Skepticism
Teaching methods
Thinking Skills
Trust (Psychology)
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Summary:Learn why generalizing is important but that overgeneralizing can be problematic.
ISSN:1072-0839
2328-5486
DOI:10.5951/mathteacmiddscho.22.5.0284