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Devichi, Claude; Munier, Valerie – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 2013
This paper reports classroom research dealing with the difficulties encountered by schoolchildren in the acquisition of angle concept. Two obstacles were pointed out in previous studies: the side-length obstacle and the salience of the prototypical right angle. The first aim of the present study is to determine the extent to which a teaching…
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Elementary School Mathematics, Misconceptions, Elementary School Students
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Tran, Natalie A.; Behseta, Sam; Ellis, Mark; Martinez-Cruz, Armando; Contreras, Jacqueline – eJEP: eJournal of Education Policy, 2015
In this study, we present quantitative findings on the effects of English-Spanish dual language immersion on student achievement in science and mathematics in grades 3, 4, and 5. The research aims to present empirical evidence documenting the impact of dual language immersion, reveal analytical techniques utilizing nonparametric measure of similar…
Descriptors: Science Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Immersion Programs, Language of Instruction
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Li, Xiaobao; Ding, Meixia; Capraro, Mary Margaret; Capraro, Robert M. – Cognition and Instruction, 2008
This study reports findings from comparative samples of sixth-grade Chinese and U.S. students' interpretations of the equal sign. Ninety-eight percent of the Chinese sample correctly answered 4 items indicating conceptions of equality and provided conceptually accurate explanations. In contrast, only 28% of the U.S. sample performed at this level.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis, Symbols (Mathematics), Grade 6
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Vitale, Michael R.; Kaniuka, Theodore S. – Journal of Direct Instruction, 2009
In a three-part study we explored implications for enhancing the role of "Corrective Reading" ("CR") in systemic school reform relating to teacher judgments of the high levels of student academic performance required by "CR" tasks in contrast to inappropriate instructional perspectives applied by teachers regarding…
Descriptors: Corrective Reading, Educational Change, Grade 3, Barriers