Gender-related effects of contemporary math instruction for low performers on problem solving behaviour

R.E. Timmermans, E.C.D.M. van Lieshout, L. Verhoeven

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Abstract

Effects of guided (GI) and direct instruction (DI) in solving subtraction problems for mathematically low performers in regular schools were compared. In the GI condition, self-development of solution procedures was encouraged whereas in the DI condition one prescribed strategy was to be used. Forty children (M
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)42-54
Number of pages13
JournalLearning and Instruction
Volume17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

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