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Peer reviewedKirshner, David – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1989
A structured system of visual features is seen to parallel the propositional hierarchy of operations usually associated with the parsing of algebraic expressions. Women more than men were found to depend on these visual cues. Possible causes and consequences are discussed. Subjects were secondary and college students. (Author/DC)
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Style, College Mathematics, Concept Formation
