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ERIC Number: EJ155789
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1976
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Three Determinants of Difficulty in Verbal Arithmetic Problems
Nesher, Pearla
Educational Studies in Mathematics, 7, 4, 369-388, Dec 76
The effect of four variables (number of steps, superfluous information, verbal cue, and question) on problem solving performance was investigated. A total of 800 junior high students from five schools responded to four different types of questions. Three variables were found to be significant: questions, steps, and superfluous information. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Research, Secondary School Mathematics
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