Illusion of linearity in geometry: Effect in multiple-choice problems

The aim of this study was to examine if there is a difference in the performance on non-linear problems regarding age, gender, and solving situation, and whether the multiple-choice answer format influences students' thinking. A total of 112 students, aged 15-16 and 18-19, were asked to solve p...

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Matična publikacija: Mathematical Thinking and Learning
12 (2010), 1 ; str. 54-67
Glavni autori: Vlahović-Štetić, Vesna (-), Pavlin-Bernardić, Nina (Author), Rajter, Miroslav
Vrsta građe: Članak
Jezik: eng
Online pristup: Elektronička verzija članka
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