The psychology of algebra,

The psychology of algebra,

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thorndike, Edward L (Edward Lee), 1874-1949
Other Authors: Cobb, Margaret V (Margaret Vara), 1884-, Cobb, Margaret V (Margaret Vara), 1884-1966, Cobb, Margaret V (Margaret Vara), 1884, Cobb, Margaret V (Margaret Vara), b. 1884, Orleans, Jacob S (Jacob Samuel), 1899-, Orleans, Jacob S, Symonds, Percival Mallon, 1893-1960, Wald, Elva, Woodyard, Ela, Woodyard, Ella, 1878-, Cobb, Margaret V, Woodyard, Ella
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Macmillan Company, 1923
New York : Macmillan, 1926 [c1923]
New York, The Macmillan company, 1923
Subjects:
Algebra > Study and teaching
Table of Contents:
  • The high school pupil
  • The uses of algebra
  • The nature of algebraic abilities
  • The psychology of the equation
  • Problem solving
  • The measurement of algebraic abilities
  • The constitution of algebraic abilities: general considerations
  • The constitution of algebraic abilities: learning algebraic meanings and procedures
  • The constitution of algebraic abilities: the selection of the particular mental connections or bonds to be formed
  • New types of exercises in algebra
  • The arrangement of topics in algebra
  • The strength of algebraic connections
  • The psychology of drill in algebra: the amount of practice
  • The psychology of drill in algebra: the distribution of practice
  • The interest of pupils in algebra in comparison with other school subjects
  • The interest of pupils in various features of algebraic learning
  • Individual and sex differences in algebraic achievement
  • Suggestions for research in the psychology of algebra
  • Appendices. I. The abilities involved in algebraic computation and in problem solving
  • II. The permanence of school learning
  • III. The effect of changed data upon reasoning

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