The use of certain visual aids in the teaching of algebra

"The problem of this study was to test the hypothesis that the use of certain visual aids will improve instruction in algebra. Two experiments were devised. In the first simple balance scales were used and in the second models were used. The experimenter also wished to learn through the testing...

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Other Authors: Norton, Grace Alexander (authoraut)
Format: Others
Language:English
English
Published: Florida State University
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Online Access:http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_historic_akp4980
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Summary:"The problem of this study was to test the hypothesis that the use of certain visual aids will improve instruction in algebra. Two experiments were devised. In the first simple balance scales were used and in the second models were used. The experimenter also wished to learn through the testing of this hypothesis how to conduct such a study"--Introduction. === Typescript. === "August, 1950." === "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Arts." === Advisor: H. A. Curtis, Professor Directing Paper. === Includes bibliographical references.