A Study of the Frequency of Selected Cue Words in Elementary Textbook Word Problems.

Stockdale, Susan R.

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ERIC Number: EJ421959

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Publication Date: 1991

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A Study of the Frequency of Selected Cue Words in Elementary Textbook Word Problems.

Stockdale, Susan R.

School Science and Mathematics, v91 n1 p15-21 Jan 1991

Investigated was the presence and role of cue words in word problems found in three mathematics textbooks series. The methodology and results of the study are presented. Lists of cue words for grades 3-6 are provided. (CW)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Textbooks, Word Frequency, Word Problems (Mathematics)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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