Word problems in primary mathematics : types of difficulties experienced by some 'average' eight and nine year olds, and the effect of manipulating selected structural variables

This project investigates primary 4 children's difficulties when solving word problems. It consists of an exploratory study examining the feasibility of using task-based interviews in the school setting; and a main study divided into three phases. The tasks set to the children are selected/adap...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Weedon, Elisabet
Published: University of Stirling 1991
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.294068