What is jerome bruner contribution to mathematics?

Answer 1

Jerome Bruner was a constructivist. He believed active learning builds mental structures. In other words, the learner has to be actively involved in their own learning process. The instructional approach to teaching mathematics called the CPA approach is based on work Bruner did in the 1960's. The Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach reaches out to a variety of learners. The Concrete element refers to objects such as base ten blocks, fraction tiles, markers, or other objects that can be physically manipulated. The Pictorial element refers to drawings, diagrams, charts, or other drawings completed and interpreted by the student. The Abstract element refers the symbolic representations such as numbers or letters the student uses to show their understanding.