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ERIC Number: EJ336472
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Feature Frequency and the Use of Negative Instances in a Geometric Task.
Wilson, Patricia S.
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v17 n2 p130-39 Mar 1986
A geometric task was designed to investigate the effect of the frequency of irrelevant features in learning a conjunctive concept. One hundred algebra students were assigned to one of four treatment groups. Frequency of irrelevant features affected the usefulness of negative instances. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Educational Research, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Negative Practice, Psychological Studies, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Mathematics Education Research