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Yerushalmy, Michal; Gilead, Shoshana – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1999
Develops and tests a function-based approach to algebra called the Visual Mathematics curriculum in grades 7-9. Presents a theoretical framework for a systemic investigation of the structures of algebra word problems and their relationship to function-based solutions. Suggests new insights into categorizing word problems. (Contains 19 references.)…
Descriptors: Algebra, Functions (Mathematics), Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction