Mathematical word problem solving in third-grade classroom/
By: Jitendra, Asha K.
Contributor(s): Griffin, Cynthia C | Deatline-Buchman, Andria | Sczesniak, Edward.
Description: 1 fig.; 5 tables.ISSN: 0022-0671.Other title: The Journal of Educational Research.Subject(s): ELEMENTARY GRADE STUDENTS | MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION | SCHEMA-BASED INSTRUCTION | WORD PROBLEM SOLVINGDDC classification: 050/J56 Summary: The authors conducted design or classroom experiments (R. Gersten, S. Baker, & J.W. Lloyd, 2000) at2 sites (Pennsylvania and Florida) to test the effectiveness of schema-based instruction (SBI) prior to conducting formal experimental studies. Results of Study 1 conducted in 2 3rd-grade, low ability classrooms and 1 special education classroom indicated mean score improvements from pretest to posttest on word problem solving and computation fluency measures. In addition, student perceptions of SBI according to a strategy satisfaction questionnaire revealed SBI as effective in helping solve word problems. Results of study 2, which included a heterogeneous (high-, average-, and low-achieving) sample of 3rd graders, also revealed student improvement on the word problem solving and computation fluency measures. However, the outcomes were not as positive in Study 2 as in Study 1. Lessons learned from the 2 studies are discussed with regard to teaching and learning mathematical word problem solving for different groups of students.Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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The authors conducted design or classroom experiments (R. Gersten, S. Baker, & J.W. Lloyd, 2000) at2 sites (Pennsylvania and Florida) to test the effectiveness of schema-based instruction (SBI) prior to conducting formal experimental studies. Results of Study 1 conducted in 2 3rd-grade, low ability classrooms and 1 special education classroom indicated mean score improvements from pretest to posttest on word problem solving and computation fluency measures. In addition, student perceptions of SBI according to a strategy satisfaction questionnaire revealed SBI as effective in helping solve word problems. Results of study 2, which included a heterogeneous (high-, average-, and low-achieving) sample of 3rd graders, also revealed student improvement on the word problem solving and computation fluency measures. However, the outcomes were not as positive in Study 2 as in Study 1. Lessons learned from the 2 studies are discussed with regard to teaching and learning mathematical word problem solving for different groups of students.
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