Quantitative and Formal Methods for Solving Equations.

Kuchemann, Dietmar

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Publication Date: 1983

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Quantitative and Formal Methods for Solving Equations.

Kuchemann, Dietmar

Mathematics in School, v12 n5 p17-19 Nov 1983

Evidence was collected to support previous research findings that children prefer quantitative to formal methods of solving linear equations. They find formal methods difficult. How to help them become more receptive to learning formal methods is discussed. (MNS)

Descriptors: Algebra, Educational Research, Error Patterns, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods

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