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Jitendra, Asha K.; Kameenui, Edward J. – Diagnostique, 1993
This study, involving 34 third graders, assessed the differential effects of a specific and general strategy on experts and novices' transfer and maintenance performance of part-whole addition and subtraction word problems using dynamic assessment. Dynamic assessment indicated important differences between experts and novices. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Addition, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Knowledge Level
Peer reviewedKamii, Constance; Lewis, Barbara Ann – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents a study of 87 second graders to demonstrate that achievement tests in primary mathematics emphasize pupil's lower-order thinking by comparing answers to interview questions from constructivist and traditionally instructed groups. Results indicated that constructivist instructed students demonstrated superior higher-order thinking on tasks…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Addition, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement
