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ERIC Number: EJ258398
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Jan
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Algebra Word Problem Solutions: Thought Processes Underlying a Common Misconception.
Clement, John
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v13 n1 p16-30 Jan 1982
Data indicate that relatively advanced science-oriented college students can experience serious difficulties in symbolizing certain meaningful relationships with algebraic equations. Reversal errors in formulating equations were seen to stem from two main sources: (1) a syntactic word order matching process and (2) a semantic static comparison process. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Processes, College Mathematics, Educational Research, Engineering, Error Patterns, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Mathematics Education Research; Protocol Analysis