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ERIC Number: EJ413770
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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ISSN: ISSN-1046-3364
Issues in Developmental/Remedial Reading: Math Word Problems.
Erwin, Robin W., Jr.
Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, v3 n1 p4-7 Jan 1987
Considers the reasons that mathematical word problems are particularly difficult for remedial students. Describes the use of language-oriented teaching techniques in helping students to understand and solve word problems and to recognize that English and mathematics are two overlapping language systems. (PAA)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematics Skills, Postsecondary Education, Problem Solving, Reading Skills, Remedial Mathematics, Remedial Reading, Teaching Methods, Word Problems (Mathematics)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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