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Experts' and Novices' Error Patterns in Solving Part-Whole Mathematical Word Problems.

Authors :
Jitendra, Asha K.
Kameenui, Edward J.
Source :
Journal of Educational Research. Sep-Oct 1996 90(1):42-51.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

This study examined the role of dynamic assessment involving specific and general instructional strategies on expert and novice third graders' error patterns in solving part-whole mathematics word problems. The assessment showed that novices in general required more prompts than did experts. Experts in the specific strategy group had decreased errors. (SM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-0671
Volume :
90
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Educational Research
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ538471
Document Type :
Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles