Grammatical Translation-Inhibitors in Two Classic Word Problem Sentences.

Burton, Martha B.

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ERIC Number: EJ433625

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Grammatical Translation-Inhibitors in Two Classic Word Problem Sentences.

Burton, Martha B.

For the Learning of Mathematics, v11 n1 p43-46 Feb 1991

Described are the difficulties in translating word sentences between English and Algebra. Two classic sentences that typically produce student errors are presented with explanations that can be shared with the students on overcoming these translation difficulties. (MDH)

Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics, Word Problems (Mathematics)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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