- Introduction
- Math processes and math content
- Lesson overview
- Math Processes
- NCTM math process standards
- Math processing as structural manipulation
- Math processing and higher order thinking
- Factors of problem solving
- Development of Problem Solving Skills
- Conceptual frameworks
- Between-Concept Systems approach
- Modeling Mechanisms approach
- Challenges in developing problem solving skills
- Problem Types and Skill Development
- Open-ended vs. closed-ended problems
- Research findings
- Multimedia Problem Solving
- Multimedia options
- Problem solving with hypermedia
- Hypermedia software
- Tips for teachers
- Strategy Instruction
- Fundamental assumptions
- Strategy instruction approaches
- Self-instructional strategies
- Mediated/assisted strategies
- Direct instruction strategies
- Research findings
- Technology in strategy instruction
- Tips for teachers
- Programming and Problem Solving
- Logo programming
- Research findings
- Tips for teachers
- Conclusion
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