Delta-K,  Problem Solving,  Research,  Volume 27, Issue 4

From Theory into Practice

Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association

Volume 27 Issue 4, June 1989

8 – 10

From Theory into Practice

Barbara J. Morrison

This paper was prepared by Barbara J. Morrison, and it was presented jointly with Joseph Shenher at the MCATA Conference in Calgary, October 1987. Barbara and Joseph teach at Bishop Carroll High School, Calgary.

“Let problem solving be the focus for the ’80s.” The NCTM’s Agenda for Action clearly calls for reform in the ways and on the emphasis mathematics teachers have traditionally given to problem solving.