Analysis of precurrent skills in solving mathematics story problems.

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We conducted an analysis of precurrent skills (responses that increase the effectiveness of a subsequent or 'current' behavior in obtaining a reinforcer) to facilitate the solution of arithmetic word (story) problems. Two students with developmental ... (Full abstract text below)

Published 2003 in Journal: J Appl Behav Anal (Language : eng)

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Affiliation: College of Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA. neef.2@osu.edu

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