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50 Years of ERIC
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Descriptor
Arithmetic1
Cognitive Processes1
Equations (Mathematics)1
Grade 41
Problem Solving1
Source
Cognitive Science1
Author
Alibali, Martha W.1
McNeil, Nicole M.1
Publication Type
Journal Articles1
Reports - Research1
Education Level
Elementary Education1
Grade 41
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You'll See What You Mean: Students Encode Equations Based on Their Knowledge of Arithmetic
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McNeil, Nicole M.; Alibali, Martha W. – Cognitive Science, 2004
This study investigated the roles of problem structure and strategy use in problem encoding. Fourth-grade students solved and explained a set of typical addition problems (e.g., 5 + 4 + 9 + 5 = ?) and mathematical equivalence problems (e.g., 4 + 3 + 6 = 4 + ? or 6 + 4 + 5 = ? + 5). Next, they completed an encoding task in which they reconstructed…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Arithmetic, Grade 4, Problem Solving