Three Hungry Men and Strategies for Problem Solving.

Watson, Jane M.

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ERIC Number: EJ389603

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Publication Date: 1988

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Three Hungry Men and Strategies for Problem Solving.

Watson, Jane M.

For the Learning of Mathematics, v8 n3 p20-26 Nov 1988

Presents a selection of solutions of the "Three Hungry Men" problem from grade three to college students with three different strategies used: backward, forward, and forward/backward strategies. Provides error patterns in each strategy. Discusses some implications for teaching of problem solving. (YP)

Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Tests, Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics, Word Problems (Mathematics)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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