Simplification and repetition of mathematical tasks: A recipe for success or failure?

Journal of Mathematical Behavior

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 191-202

  Houssart, Jenny ^a  

^a OPEN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Fractions; Low attainers; Primary mathematics; Tasks

Indexed keywords

EID: 0036392115     PISSN: 07323123     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0732-3123(02)00116-5     Document Type: Article

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