Multiplication and Division Word Problems: Improving Students' Understanding.

Huinker, DeAnn M.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Multiplication and Division Word Problems: Improving Students' Understanding.

Huinker, DeAnn M.

Arithmetic Teacher, v37 n2 p8-12 Oct 1989

Presents an instructional strategy for teaching how to solve word problems and understand the operations involved. Describes the acquisition method of the part-whole relationships of problem situations. Provides some samples of the instructional strategy used and classroom test results. Lists nine references. (YP)

Descriptors: Division, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 3, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Multiplication, Problem Solving, Word Problems (Mathematics)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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