Developmental Differences in Solving Simple Arithmetic Word Problems and Simple Number-fact Problems: A Comparison of Mathematically Normal and Mathematically Disabled Children.

Ostad, Snorre A.

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ERIC Number: EJ576241

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Developmental Differences in Solving Simple Arithmetic Word Problems and Simple Number-fact Problems: A Comparison of Mathematically Normal and Mathematically Disabled Children.

Ostad, Snorre A.

Mathematical Cognition, v4 n1 p1-19 1998

Presents a study that examined the differences between mathematically disabled children and mathematically normal children in a cross-sectional perspective. Concludes that mathematically disabled children need mathematics instruction to move from a focus on computation to strategy-learning activities. Contains 44 references. (Author/ASK)

Descriptors: Arithmetic, Disabilities, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Word Problems (Mathematics)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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