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Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1986.
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1986
Description
The present study investigated how students in a college
algebra class select potentially useful solutions for
solving algebra word problems. Several variables, including
similarity, complexity, and inclusiveness were assessed to
determine how they influence subjects' selections. Results
indicated that neither complexity nor inclusiveness had a
significant impact on students' selections and that students
select solutions primarily on the basis of similarity.
Students' inability to select potentially useful solutions
was revealed by their failure to select the more inclusive
solution, even though their performance greatly improved
through the use of these solutions. The influence of
similarity on the selection of solutions and inclusiveness
on the effective use of solutions occurred when the
effective solutions had the same story context (Experiment
1) and when the effective solutions had a different story
context (Experiment 2).
algebra class select potentially useful solutions for
solving algebra word problems. Several variables, including
similarity, complexity, and inclusiveness were assessed to
determine how they influence subjects' selections. Results
indicated that neither complexity nor inclusiveness had a
significant impact on students' selections and that students
select solutions primarily on the basis of similarity.
Students' inability to select potentially useful solutions
was revealed by their failure to select the more inclusive
solution, even though their performance greatly improved
through the use of these solutions. The influence of
similarity on the selection of solutions and inclusiveness
on the effective use of solutions occurred when the
effective solutions had the same story context (Experiment
1) and when the effective solutions had a different story
context (Experiment 2).
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Form
Extent
57 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
14313
Additional Information
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1986.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1986
Date Text
1986
Date Issued (EDTF)
1986
Extension
FAU
FAU
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FADT14313
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monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
ACKINCLOSE, CAROLYN C.
Graduate College
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57 p.
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Title Plain
CHOOSING ANALOGOUS SOLUTIONS
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Origin Information
1986
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
CHOOSING ANALOGOUS SOLUTIONS
Other Title Info
CHOOSING ANALOGOUS SOLUTIONS