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Leeds Education Authority (England). Mathematics Curriculum Study Group. – 1981
This is one of a series of monographs developed by teachers in schools near Leeds, England. This volume focuses on recommended methods for teaching operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. For children to attain confidence in dealing with arithmetical processes, it is considered important that they not be confused by…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Decimal Fractions, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Cheek, Helen – 1981
Bilingual mathematics competencies and competency-coordinated activities are provided in the four sections of this curriculum guide for kindergarten (pre-operational) and grades 1-3 (concrete-operational) children. Topic areas for kindergarten include: classification (logic); comparing/ordering/graphing; quantitative; measurement; geometry;…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Bilingual Education Programs, Classification
Lampert, Magdalene – 1985
The concept of multiplication is described and illustrated using several different representational systems. A conceptual approach to teaching mathematics is compared with the procedural approach commonly found in the school curriculum. Four different methods of representing the multiplication process with numbers larger than ten are presented:…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Computation, Educational Research
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Vonder Embse, Charles B.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Describes the Approaching Algebra Numerically (AAN) Calculator as a computer-based simulation of a hand-held calculator designed with novice learners in mind. Includes a complete description of the calculator and suggests uses for the calculator, including exponentiation, order of operations, scientific notation, concept of variable, and problem…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction
CEMREL, Inc., St. Ann, MO. – 1978
This guide represents the final experimental version of a pilot project which was conducted in the United States between 1973 and 1976. The ideas and the manner of presentation are based on the works of Georges and Frederique Papy. They are recognized for having introduced colored arrow drawings ("papygrams") and models of our numeration…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Curriculum Guides, Division
Cote, Normand H., Ed. – 1975
This publication contains the substance of all papers submitted at the fall 1974 Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England (ATMNE) conference. As the title indicates, the focus of the publication is directed toward mathematical applications. The 25 papers cover topics ranging from applications at the elementary school level to those…
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Conference Reports, Elementary School Mathematics
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Gardiner, Tony – Mathematics in School, 1990
Proposed is a way for teachers to distinguish between rich, challenging material that encourages mathematical thinking and material that is unsuitable. Included are multistep problems that encourage a broader understanding of mathematics. (KR)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Algorithms, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics
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Mathematics in School, 1990
Described are four classroom activities that may be interspersed into a curriculum or offered as homework. Systematic procedures, alternative strategies, and trial and error are emphasized in these counting exercises. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Secada, Walter G. – 1983
The educational background of students termed "limited English proficient" (LEP) is discussed, with consideration of how that background might affect the LEP student's learning of arithmetic. Reasons why knowledge of background is important are first noted. Then examples of different ways to read and write numerals and differing subtraction and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Influences
Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers
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Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers
Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers
Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers
Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers
Armstrong, Richard; And Others – 1980
This two-volume teacher's guide is to be used with a second-semester, sixth-grade mathematics program. The manner of presentation and the pedagogical ideas and tools are based on the works of Georges and Frederique Papy. They are recognized as having introduced colored arrow drawings ("papygrams") and models of our numeration system (the…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Diagrams, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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