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The Curious Effect of Using Drawings in Conditional Reasoning Problems.

Authors :
Markovits, Henry
Source :
Educational Studies in Mathematics. Feb 1986 17(1):81-87.
Publication Year :
1986

Abstract

College students were given two paper-and-pencil conditional reasoning tests, one week apart, in varying order. The three problems on each test were presented either verbally or with line drawings as concrete referents. Performance was significantly poorer on the problems with drawings. (MNS)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Educational Studies in Mathematics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ333501
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research