An Analysis of Children's Written Solutions to Word Problems.

Knifong, J. Dan; Holtan, Boyd

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Publication Date: 1976

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An Analysis of Children's Written Solutions to Word Problems

Knifong, J. Dan; Holtan, Boyd

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 7, 2, 106-112, Mar 76

Sixth graders wrote solutions to the word problems in the Metropolitan Achievement Test. Errors were analyzed and classified. At least 52 percent of errors were computational or clerical and could not be attributed to reading difficulties. (SD)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Reading, Reading Difficulty, Research, Tests

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