Verbal Addition and Subtraction Problems: Some Difficulties and Some Solutions.

Thompson, Charles S.; Hendrickson, A. Dean

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ERIC Number: EJ336461

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Verbal Addition and Subtraction Problems: Some Difficulties and Some Solutions.

Thompson, Charles S.; Hendrickson, A. Dean

Arithmetic Teacher, v33 n7 p21-25 Mar 1986

Specific instruction in different contexts provide needed background for solving addition and subtraction problems. The categories of problems and relative difficulties are presented, followed by an explanation of a successful instructional sequence. (MNS)

Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Subtraction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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