Factors Associated with Successful Achievement in Problem Solving in Sixth Grade Arithmetic

This discussion concerns itself primarily with an analysis of certain skills and abilities of pupils in relation to their ability to solve verbal arith metic problems of the kind included in standardized tests. A survey of recent educational literature suggests that some relationship exists between these skills and success in solving verbal arithmetic problems. Despite the seem ing indication of this relationship, close examination of the literature points to the fact that in most instances the evidence is inconclusive. Opportunities for research in this field, are, therefore, numerous. That research is urgently needed is generally conceded. In fact, continuous research is essential if advancement is to be made in such areas of arithmetic instruction as educa