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Peer reviewedOtt, Jack M.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Children need more than activities to help them see that the relationship expressed in a formula is true. Giving them the underlying principles will contribute to better comprehension, retention, and transfer. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Logical Thinking
