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

Baroody, Arthur J.

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ERIC Number: EJ307539

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Publication Date: 1984

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

Baroody, Arthur J.

Arithmetic Teacher, v32 n3 p14-19 Nov 1984

The informal subtraction strategies that children develop are discussed in detail, with the role of the counting-down strategy described. Problems and remedies for difficulties caused by counting backward and the double count are also presented. (MNS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns, Mathematics Instruction, Subtraction, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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