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Original Article

Mathematical Word Problem Solving in Third-Grade Classrooms

Asha K. Jitendra Lehigh University
,
Cynthia C. Griffin University of Florida
,
Andria Deatline-Buchman Easton School District
&
Edward Sczesniak Easton School District
Pages 283-302 | Published online: 07 Aug 2010

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