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Peer reviewedWearne, Diana; Hiebert, James – Arithmetic Teacher, 1994
Compares the development of two students' understanding of addition and subtraction. One student's understanding is based on memorized rules and the other's on understanding the concept of place value. Discusses the effects of different goals for instruction and the importance of understanding place value. (MDH)
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Cognitive Style, Elementary Education
