Children's Difficulties in Subtraction: Some Causes and Questions.

Baroody, Arthur J.

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ERIC Number: EJ300404

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Publication Date: 1984

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Children's Difficulties in Subtraction: Some Causes and Questions.

Baroody, Arthur J.

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v15 n3 p203-13 May 1984

A model of subtraction development and the computing difficulties and research issues suggested by the model are outlined. Demands of simultaneous processes, difficulties with informal subtraction, and the impact on the counting-up procedure are discussed. (MNS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computation, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns, Learning, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Subtraction

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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