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Tapson, Frank – Mathematics in School, 1986
Provides four pages of practice problems covering the skills of multiplication, addition, and subtraction. Follows the premise that many arithmetic operations be done in working toward a solution. The sheets could be photocopied as worksheets or handouts. (JM)
Descriptors: Addition, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
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Kouba, Vicky L. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1989
Classifies children's solution strategies by degree of abstraction and by use of physical objects. Children in grades one, two, and three were given two multiplication and four division word problems that differed in semantic structure. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Division, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Achievement
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Killion, Kurt; Steffe, Leslie P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
How children give meaning to problems solved by multiplying or dividing is considered. After showing two cases of children's understanding of multiplication problems, six recommendations for classroom practice are presented. (YP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Achievement