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Peer reviewedMatthews, Julia – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1983
This experiment involved 176 London children aged six and seven. Their levels of attainment on subtraction were quickly and accurately established by two questions. Then teaching programs were used to help them attain prerequisite skills. To symbolize too soon is a danger to be avoided. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns
