Proportional Reasoning: The Effect of Two Context Variables, Rate Type, and Problem Setting.

Heller, Patricia M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ391133

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1989

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Proportional Reasoning: The Effect of Two Context Variables, Rate Type, and Problem Setting.

Heller, Patricia M.; And Others

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v26 n3 p205-20 Mar 1989

Investigates the effects of two context variables on the performance of seventh-grade students on a qualitative and numerical proportional reasoning test. Explores the nature of the relationships between rational number skills, qualitative reasoning about ratios, and numerical proportional reasoning. (Author/YP)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Formal Operations, Grade 7, Problem Sets, Problem Solving, Ratios (Mathematics), Science Tests, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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IES Cited: ED512043

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