Often When Children Are First Introduced to Mathematical Word Problems

question 32

Multiple Choice

Often when children are first introduced to mathematical word problems, they begin adding the two numbers listed within the problem rather than paying attention to the most important part of the problem, which asks "How many will you have LEFT?" This illustrates the _____ barrier to problem solving.

• A)perceptual
• B)cultural
• C)learned
• D)emotional

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