Mathematical Word Problem -Solving: Comparing Strategies for Improving Performance of Students With Learning Difficulties
Kim, Sohee
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Description
Title
Mathematical Word Problem -Solving: Comparing Strategies for Improving Performance of Students With Learning Difficulties
Author(s)
Kim, Sohee
Issue Date
2003
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Monda-Amaya, Lisa
Department of Study
Education
Discipline
Education
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Education, Elementary
Language
eng
Abstract
Three strategies for solving mathematical word problems were compared in terms of their effectiveness on the performance of students experiencing mathematical problem solving difficulties. Cognitive strategy, drawing strategy, and keyword strategy were compared using a modified simultaneous treatment design. In Phase 1 of the study, students were matched and assigned to one of the three groups (n = 3/grp.) and each group received instruction in one of the three strategies. Results showed that the keyword strategy was most effective in helping students solve word problems with greater accuracy and fluency. In Phase 2 the cognitive and the drawing strategy groups received the keyword strategy instruction. Both groups of students demonstrated salient increases following intervention. All three groups of students maintained improved levels of performance one month after the intervention.
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