Exploring a conceptual model-based approach to teaching situated word problems

Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 102, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 427-442

  Xin, Yan ^a   Zhang, Dake ^a  

^a PURDUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Elementary mathematics; Instructional strategies; Learning disabilities or problems; Model based problem solving; Transfer

Indexed keywords

EID: 67650066344     PISSN: 00220671     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3200/JOER.102.6.427-442     Document Type: Article

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