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Mathematical Problem‐Solving Processes of Elementary Male and Female Students
Author(s) -
McCoy Leah P.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
school science and mathematics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 2
eISSN - 1949-8594
pISSN - 0036-6803
DOI - 10.1111/j.1949-8594.1994.tb15668.x
Subject(s) - mathematics education , psychology , mathematical problem , developmental psychology
This study examined the problem solving behavior of young elementary school students. Ninety second‐and third‐grade students were observed and interviewed as they solved three problems. Conclusions included that the children readily attempted unfamiliar problems and that they used systematic solution processes. No significant gender differences were observed.