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The Principle of the Order of Mathematical Actions and Its Mastery by Elementary School Pupils.

Maksimov, L. K. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1993

Describes a method of teaching the order of mathematical operations based upon the psychological theory of conceptual generalization. (MDH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computation, Concept Formation, Elementary Education

Overcoming the Confusion of Reading Mathematics.

Harris, Mary Jo; VanDevender, Evelyn M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1990

Identifies four causes of confusion in reading mathematics related to numbers, symbols and sentences, vocabulary, and directionality. Discusses techniques for overcoming each type of the confusion. (YP)

Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics