I think you are thinking of the postal problem in math class versus the
same problem in social studies class...?
Saljo, R. & Wyndhamm, J. (1993). Solving everyday problems in the formal
setting: An empirical study of the school as a context for thought, in
Chaiklin, S. & Lave, J. (eds). Understanding practice: Perspesctives on
activity and context. Cambridge Univ Press.
Linda P.
Hi everybody--
I'd like to ask you for help. I remember reading a study about comparing
kids' problem solving in math at school and in post office using
mathematically isomorphic tasks. Can you provide references, please?
I'd appreciate your help,
Eugene
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