Stavy, Ruth.

How students (mis-)understand science and mathematics : intuitive rules / How students misunderstand science and mathematics Ruth Stavy and Dina Tirosh. - New York : Teachers College Press, c2000. - viii, 127 p. : ill ; 23 cm. - Ways of knowing in science series . - Ways of knowing in science series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-117) and index.

Choice.

Introduces a theory of "intuitive rules" for understanding students' math and science cognition and interpreting and predicting their misconceptions in these subjects.

Professional Follett Library Resources.

0807739588 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0807739596 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780807739587 9780807739594

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Cognitive learning.
Mathematics--Study and teaching.
Science--Study and teaching.
Learning.
Mathematics--Study and teaching.
Science--Study and teaching.

Q181 / .S694 2000

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