Using Self-Generated Drawings to Solve Arithmetic Word Problems.

Van Essen, Gerard; Hamaker, Christiaan

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Publication Date: 1990

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Using Self-Generated Drawings to Solve Arithmetic Word Problems.

Van Essen, Gerard; Hamaker, Christiaan

Journal of Educational Research, v83 n6 p301-12 Jul-Aug 1990

Results are presented from two intervention studies which investigate whether encouraging elementary students to generate drawings of arithmetic word problems facilitates problem-solving performance. Findings indicate that fifth graders (N=50) generated many drawings of word problems and improved problem solutions after the intervention, whereas first and second graders (N=53) did not. (IAH)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Foreign Countries, Freehand Drawing, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 5, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Problem Solving, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Word Problems (Mathematics)

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands (Amsterdam)

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