Overcoming obstacles to understanding and solving word problems in mathematics

International Journal of Phytoremediation

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 149-163

  Bernardo, Allan B I ^a  

^a DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY   (Philippines)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

EID: 85064779777     PISSN: 15226514     EISSN: 15497879     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0144341990190203     Document Type: Article

References (29)

1. Adetula, L.O., 1990. Language factor: does it effect children's performance on word problems?. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 21: 351–365.
2. Bernardo, A.B.I., 1996a. Language and understanding in mathematical problem solving. Philippine Journal of Educational Measurement, 7: 29–54.
3. Bernardo, A.B.I., 1996b. Using contemporary psychological perspectives to intensify the involvement of psychologists in Philippine schools. Philippine Journal of Psychology, 29: 39–64.
4. Bernardo, A.B.I., 1997. The psychology of mathematics learning and performance: implications for educational practice. Layag, 2: 57–81.
5. Bernardo, A.B.I., 1999. “ The Effects of Language Format on Understanding Word Problems and on Developing Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics ”. In 1996 Changing the Subject: innovations in science, mathematics, and technology education, Edited by: Black, P., and Atkin, J.M., London: Routledge. Manuscript submitted for publication
6. Briars, DJ., (1983). “ An information-processing analysis of mathematical ability ”. In Individual Differences in Cognition, Edited by: Dillon, R.F., and Schmeck, R.R., Vol. 1, 181–204. New York: Academic Press.
7. Bruer, J.T., 1993. Schools for Thought, Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
8. Carpenter, T.P., Moser, J.M., and Bebout, H.C., 1988. Representation of addition and subtraction word problems. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 19: 345–357.
9. Clarkson, P.C., 1991. Language comprehension errors—a further investigation. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 3: 24–33.
10. Clarkson, P.C., 1992. Language and mathematics: a comparison of bilingual and monolingual students in mathematics. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 23: 417–430.
11. Cobb, P., 1994. Where is the mind? Constructivist and sociocultural perspectives on mathematical development. Educational Researcher, 23: 13–20.
12. Cummins, D.D., Kintsch, W., Reusser, K., and Weimer, R., 1988. The role of understanding in solving word problems. Cognitive Psychology, 20: 405–438.
13. Dark, V.J., and Benbow, C.P., 1990. Enhanced problem translation and short-term memory: components of mathematical talent. Journal of Educational Psychology, 82: 420–429.
14. Davis-Dorsey, J., Ross, S.M., and Morrison, G.R., 1991. The role of rewording and context personalization in the solving of mathematical word problems. Journal of Educational Psychology, 83: 61–68.
15. De Corte, E., 1995. Fostering cognitive growth: a perspective from research on mathematics learning and instruction. Educational Psychologist, 31: 37–46.
16. De Corte, E., and Verschaffel, L., 1987. The effect of semantic structure on first-graders’ strategies for solving addition and subtraction word problems. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 18: 363–381.
17. De Corte, E., Verschaffel, L., and De Win, L., 1985. Influence of the semantic structure of word problems on second graders’ eye movements. Journal of Educational Psychology, 82: 359–365.
18. Entwistle, N., 1995. Influences of instructional settings on learning and cognitive development: findings from European research programs [Special issue]. Educational Psychologist, 30(1): 1–54.
19. Hakuta, K., 1986. Mirror of Language: the debate on bilingualism, New York: Basic Books.
20. Hudson, T., 1983. Correspondences and numerical differences between disjoint sets. Child Development, 54: 84–90.
21. Kintsch, W., and Greeno, J.G., 1985. Understanding and solving word arithmetic problems. Psychological Review, 92: 109–129.
22. Krutetskii, V.A., 1976. The Psychology of Mathematical Abilities in Schoolchildren, Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
23. Lambert, N.M., and McCombs, B.L., 1998. How Students Leant: reforming schools through learner-centered education, Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
24. Marshall, H.H., 1996. Recent and emerging theoretical frameworks for research on classroom learning: contributions and limitations [Special issue]. Educational Psychologist, 31: 147–340. (3/4
25. Mayer, R.E., 1985. “ Mathematical ability ”. In Human Abilities: an information-processing perspective, Edited by: Sternberg, R.J., New York: Freeman.
26. McGilly, K., 1994. Classroom Lessons: integrating cognitive theory and classroom practice, Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
27. Riley, M., and Greeno, J.G., 1988. Developmental analysis of understanding language about quantities and of solving problems. Cognition and Instruction, 5: 49–101.
28. RILEY, M.S., Greeno, J.G., and Heller, J.I., 1983. “ Development of children's problem-solving ability in arithmetic ”. In The Development Of Mathematical Thinking, Edited by: Ginsburg, H.P., 153–196. New York: Academic Press.
29. Stern, E., 1993. What makes certain arithmetic word problems involving the comparison of sets so difficult for children?. Journal of Educational Psychology, 85: 7–23.