A broad look at the literature on math word problem-solving interventions for third graders
Though research on effective instruction in math word problem solving is prominent at the middle and secondary levels, much less work has been done in elementary grades. In this article, we review the research on varied problem-solving instructional interventions at the third-grade level for student...
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| description | Though research on effective instruction in math word problem solving is prominent at the middle and secondary levels, much less work has been done in elementary grades. In this article, we review the research on varied problem-solving instructional interventions at the third-grade level for students across ability levels. Third grade was chosen as the focus due to the fact that word problem-solving requirements are first introduced into the curriculum and standardized assessment at this point in time. Drawing on quantitative studies using single subject, quasi-experimental, and randomized controlled trial designs, we examine the instructional components and instructional content identified as effective across the 13 studies that met search criteria. Conclusions focus on current understanding of best practices, limitations of the existing research, and important considerations for future research. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-abf1871bbaa84537b0d0ed7ad7dcd89e2023-09-02T06:57:41ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Education2331-186X2016-12-013110.1080/2331186X.2015.11357701135770A broad look at the literature on math word problem-solving interventions for third gradersSheri Kingsdorf0Jennifer Krawec1401 Cheyenne Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USAUniversity of MiamiThough research on effective instruction in math word problem solving is prominent at the middle and secondary levels, much less work has been done in elementary grades. In this article, we review the research on varied problem-solving instructional interventions at the third-grade level for students across ability levels. Third grade was chosen as the focus due to the fact that word problem-solving requirements are first introduced into the curriculum and standardized assessment at this point in time. Drawing on quantitative studies using single subject, quasi-experimental, and randomized controlled trial designs, we examine the instructional components and instructional content identified as effective across the 13 studies that met search criteria. Conclusions focus on current understanding of best practices, limitations of the existing research, and important considerations for future research.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2015.1135770elementary schoollearning disabilities (ld)at-riskexplicit instructionself-strategiesmultiple exemplarsdirect instructionvisual representation modelsschema instructionproblem-type |
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| title | A broad look at the literature on math word problem-solving interventions for third graders |
| title_full | A broad look at the literature on math word problem-solving interventions for third graders |
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| title_short | A broad look at the literature on math word problem-solving interventions for third graders |
| title_sort | broad look at the literature on math word problem solving interventions for third graders |
| topic | elementary school learning disabilities (ld) at-risk explicit instruction self-strategies multiple exemplars direct instruction visual representation models schema instruction problem-type |
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