Making Sense of Graphs: Critical Factors Influencing Comprehension and Instructional Implications

2001/03/01 by Susan N. Friel, Frances R. Curcio, George W. Bright · 5 citations
Computer Science · Mathematics · #Advanced Text Analysis Techniques #Data Visualization and Analytics #Statistics Education and Methodologies

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Abstract

Susan N. Friel, Frances R. Curcio, George W. Bright, Making Sense of Graphs: Critical Factors Influencing Comprehension and Instructional Implications, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Vol. 32, No. 2 (Mar., 2001), pp. 124-158

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