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Gasco, Javier; Villarroel, Jose Domingo; Zuazagoitia, Dani – International Education Studies, 2014
The teaching and learning of mathematics cannot be understood without considering the resolution of word problems. These kinds of problems not only connect mathematical concepts with language (and therefore with reality) but also promote the learning related to other scientific areas. In primary school, problems are solved by using basic…
Descriptors: Word Problems (Mathematics), Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematical Formulas
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Lee, Jae Ki; Licwinko, Susan; Taylor-Buckner, Nicole – Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, 2013
PEMDAS is a mnemonic device to memorize the order in which to calculate an expression that contains more than one operation. However, students frequently make calculation errors with expressions, which have either multiplication and division or addition and subtraction next to each other. This article explores the mathematical reasoning of the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Logic
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Jones, Thomas W.; Price, Barbara A.; Randall, Cindy H. – Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2011
A study was conducted at a southern university in sophomore level production classes to assess skills such as the order of arithmetic operations, decimal and percent conversion, solving of algebraic expressions, and evaluation of formulas. The study was replicated using business statistics and quantitative analysis classes at a southeastern…
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Comparative Analysis, Statistical Analysis, College Students