Solving Arithmetic Word Problems: Role of Reading and Computational Skills.

Muth, K. Denise

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Publication Date: 1984

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Solving Arithmetic Word Problems: Role of Reading and Computational Skills.

Muth, K. Denise

Journal of Educational Psychology, v76 n2 p205-10 Apr 1984

This study added extraneous information and increased syntactical complexity to determine the relative importance of computational and reading abilities in solving arithmetic word problems. Analyzing tests of 200 sixth graders indicated the combined abilities accounted for 54 percent of the variance in solution accuracy. (BS)

Descriptors: Computation, Difficulty Level, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades, Mathematics Skills, Multivariate Analysis, Quantitative Tests, Reading Ability, Skill Analysis, Syntax, Test Items

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills; National Assessment of Educational Progress

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