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Zimmerman, Helene – 1989
A discrepancy exists between children's ability to compute and their ability to solve mathematical word problems. The literature suggests a variety of methods that have been attempted to improve this skill with varying success. The utilization of manipulatives, visualization, illustration, and emphasis on improving listening skills all were…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 2, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education
