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ERIC Number: EJ602433
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1954
Structures of Constant Rate Word Problems: A Functional Approach Analysis.
Yerushalmy, Michal; Gilead, Shoshana
Educational Studies in Mathematics, v39 n1-3 p185-203 1999
Develops and tests a function-based approach to algebra called the Visual Mathematics curriculum in grades 7-9. Presents a theoretical framework for a systemic investigation of the structures of algebra word problems and their relationship to function-based solutions. Suggests new insights into categorizing word problems. (Contains 19 references.) (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Functions (Mathematics), Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Visualization, Word Problems (Mathematics)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue: Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Context.