The influence of rewording and gesture scaffolds on the ability of first graders with low language skill to solve arithmetic word problems

Purpose: This study examined the relationship between arithmetic word problem solving skill in first graders and 1) their oral language skill, 2) their nonverbal understanding of mathematical sets, and 3) rewording and gesture scaffolds designed to help the children access both the linguistic and t...

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Main Author: Samelson, Vicki Marie
Other Authors: Tomblin, J. Bruce
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2009
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/264
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1449&context=etd