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1. Sequential Development of Algebra Knowledge: A Cognitive Analysis.

Author

Pillay, Hitendra, Wilss, Lynn, and Boulton-Lewis, Gillian

Abstract

Examines arithmetic and algebra knowledge from a cognitive perspective in an effort to determine what constitutes a pre-algebraic level of understanding. Presents results of a longitudinal study designed to investigate students' readiness for algebra. Proposes a model for the transition from arithmetic to pre-algebra to algebra. Contains 29 references. (Author/ASK)

Published
1998

2. Analysis of Primary School Children's Abilities and Strategies for Reading and Recording Time from Analogue and Digital Clocks.

Author

Boulton-Lewis, Gillian, Wilss, Lynn, and Mutch, Sue

Abstract

Presents a study in which children in grades 1-3 (n=67) and grades 4-6 (n=66) were tested for their ability to read and record analogue and digital times. Concludes that the sequence of time acquisition proposed in this study was confirmed for grades 1-3, whereas irregularities occurred with grades 4-6. Contains 20 references. (Author/NB)

Published
1997

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