Affect and Mathematical Problem Solving: A New Perspective

by Douglas B. McLeod

Book Overview

Research on cognitive aspects of mathematical problem solving has made great progress in recent years, but the relationship of affective factors to problem-solving performance has been a neglected research area. The purpose of Affect and Mathematical Problem Solving: A New Perspective is to show how the theories and methods of cognitive science can be extended to include the role of affect in mathematical problem solving. The book presents Mandler's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461281784
• ISBN13: 9781461281788
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"