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McNeil, Nicole M. – Child Development, 2008
Do typical arithmetic problems hinder learning of mathematical equivalence? Second and third graders (7-9 years old; N= 80) received lessons on mathematical equivalence either with or without typical arithmetic problems (e.g., 15 + 13 = 28 vs. 28 = 28, respectively). Children then solved math equivalence problems (e.g., 3 + 9 + 5 = 6 + __),…
Descriptors: Children, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 5
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Offenbach, Stuart I. – Child Development, 1980
According to Hypothesis (H) theory, learning should be very difficult when the number of Hs the subject samples from is very large and/or the correct H is not available. These assumptions were tested with third- and fourth-grade children. In general, results supported these assumptions. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Discrimination Learning, Elementary School Students, Failure