Dynamic Assessment of Algebraic Learning in Predicting Third Graders' Development of Mathematical Problem Solving

Journal of Educational Psychology

Volumn 100, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 829-850

  Fuchs, Lynn S ^a   Compton, Donald L ^a   Fuchs, Douglas ^a   Hollenbeck, Kurstin N ^a   Craddock, Caitlin F ^a   Hamlett, Carol L ^a  

^a VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

dynamic assessment; math word problems; responsiveness to intervention

Indexed keywords

EID: 56349140992     PISSN: 00220663     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/a0012657     Document Type: Article

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