Parts of the Whole: Learn More, Learn Better

Building on previous columns in Numeracy, this column analyzes various teaching techniques in terms of their ability to build cognitive schema, extend existing schema, reinforce learning, move mean understanding of a group of students, and reduce variance in understanding of a group. We offer a peda...

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Main Author: Dorothy Wallace
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Numeracy Network 2012-01-01
Series:Numeracy
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.5.1.8
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Summary:Building on previous columns in Numeracy, this column analyzes various teaching techniques in terms of their ability to build cognitive schema, extend existing schema, reinforce learning, move mean understanding of a group of students, and reduce variance in understanding of a group. We offer a pedagogical cycle as an example of how to address multiple learning goals using common teaching methods.
ISSN:1936-4660