Strategy use and basic arithmetic cognition in adults

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Strategy use and basic arithmetic cognition in adults

Arron W.S. Metcalfe-2010-10-01-University Library - University of Saskatchewan (University of Saskatchewan)

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Arithmetic cognition research was at one time concerned mostly with the representation and retrieval of arithmetic facts in memory.More recently it was found that memory retrieval does not account for all single digit arithmetic performance.For example, Canadian university students solve up to 40% of basic addition problems using procedural strategies (e.g. 5 + 3 = 5 + 1 + 1 + 1).Given that procedures are less efficient than direct memory retrieval it is important to understand why procedure use is high, even for relatively skilled adults.My dissertation, therefore, sought to expand understanding of strategy choice for adults' basic arithmetic.

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Arithmetic cognition research was at one time concerned mostly with the representation and retrieval of arithmetic facts in memory.More recently it was found that memory retrieval does not account for all single digit arithmetic performance.For example, Canadian university students solve up to 40% of basic addition problems using procedural strategies (e.g. 5 + 3 = 5 + 1 + 1 + 1).Given that procedures are less efficient than direct memory retrieval it is important to understand why procedure use is high, even for relatively skilled adults.My dissertation, therefore, sought to expand understanding of strategy choice for adults' basic arithmetic.

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ArithmeticCognitionComputer scienceMental arithmeticNumerical cognitionCognitive psychologyCognitive sciencePsychology

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