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Linguistic Factors Affecting Correct Responses to Word Problems in Mathematics
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Vincent, Juliet – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Student underachievement on standardized math achievement tests is a major concern in American public schools. One of the speculated reasons for student underachievement is the inability to solve math word problems. Word problems are the most challenging problems in math because word problem solving requires the use of skills in language,…
Descriptors: Test Items, Underachievement, Word Problems (Mathematics), Problem Solving