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Peer reviewedThornton, Carol A.; And Others – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1983
The effectiveness of the Multisensory Basic Fact Program to teach addition facts to 115 remedial groups in grades two through six in Australian schools was studied. Performance increased between pre- and posttests and was maintained on the retention test. (MNS)
Descriptors: Addition, Cognitive Processes, Computation, Educational Research
Direct linkGifford, Sue – International Journal of Early Years Education, 2004
The new English mathematics curriculum for three to five year olds requires adults to teach number. How this should be done is not clear: this article looks at current theory and research in order to recommend some teaching strategies. A new mathematics pedagogy is proposed, based on holistic principles and considering children's mathematical…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Cognitive Processes, Preschool Education, Numeracy
