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Woodward, Ernest – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Reports unique solutions given to five problems from individual students in mathematics courses for prospective elementary school teachers oriented toward problem solving. Concludes that such courses are feasible, promote problem-solving abilities and strategies, and develop appreciation and confidence in preservice teachers. (MDH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
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Rising, Gerald R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Problems, Educational Programs, Higher Education
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Krulik, Stephen; Rudnick, Jesse A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
Describes ways to help preservice teachers become good classroom instructors of problem solving. It is felt it is impossible to teach problem solving if teachers themselves are not adequate problem solvers. In all cases, preservice teachers should have opportunities to solve problems and identify strategies used. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
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White, Philip; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Inquiry
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Billstein, Rich; Lott, Johnny W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
The sequence of mathematics courses for elementary school teachers offered at the University of Montana is described. The ideas presented are noted to have worked well. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Erb, Clinton A.; Rathbone, Charles – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
A project in which teams of preservice teachers were grouped with teams of seventh grade students and worked cooperatively on a set of assignments is described. The plan, project, implementation, results, and summary are presented. (KR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Grade 7, Higher Education