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Cardelle-Elawar, Maria – Teaching and Teacher Education, 1992
Researchers investigated the effects of metacognitive mathematics instruction on low-ability, mainly Hispanic, sixth graders. Lack of linguistic, strategic, and procedural knowledge was the major source of errors in solving problems. Pre- and posttesting indicated students receiving metacognitive instruction progressed as problem solvers and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 6
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Cardelle-Elawar, Maria – Teaching and Teacher Education, 1995
Reports a study that investigated the effects of metacognitive instruction in mathematics on low achieving, predominantly Hispanic, elementary school students (grades 3-8). Students were randomly assigned to either experimental (metacognitive) or traditional instruction. Results on learning outcomes showed significant effects favoring students who…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Hispanic Americans