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Word problems in mathematics education

A survey

Bibliographic Data

ID23345839
AuthorsLieven Verschaffel (0000-0002-5283-6470, KU Leuven, corresponding author), Stanislaw Schukajlow (0000-0003-0519-5276, University of Münster), Jon R Star (0000-0002-4830-3815, Harvard University Press), Jon Star, Wim Van Dooren (0000-0001-5002-4340, KU Leuven)
Year2020
Volume52
Issue1
Pages1-16
Publication date2020-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueZDM (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1863-9690 • E-ISSN: 1863-9704
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s11858-020-01130-4
OpenAlexW2999565404
LanguageEN
Citations received62
References cited73

Cognition · Cognitive science · Comprehension · Field (mathematics) · Heuristics · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Metacognition · Strengths and weaknesses · Word (group theory) · Word problem (mathematics education) · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills · Computer Science · Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning · Mathematics · Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works62
Citations per year12,4
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 57

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