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Peer reviewedDavidson, James E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
A language-experience approach to teaching children to solve story problems is described. (JT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Language Experience Approach
Peer reviewedReeder, Kenneth – English Education, 1982
Reviews current theories of language teaching and learning. Considers thinking and problem solving as the impetus to linguistic growth and change. Encourages teachers to devise genuine problem solving tasks for young children that begin by observing/examining and end in expression through writing. (RL)
Descriptors: Child Development, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education
Howell, Mary R.; Bell, Pat – 1981
Designed for fifth grade mathematics teachers, the three inservice sessions described in this booklet balance the theoretical with the practical and show teachers how to help students through the activity of writing word problems based on their own experiences. Using a total language-thinking approach to helping students read and solve word…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Context Clues, Grade 5, Inservice Teacher Education
Download full textNorth Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. – 1987
Designed for use by basic education teachers, this teaching guide outlines a summer school communication skills program for at-risk students which seeks to build self-esteem through high-interest, success-oriented experiences and to enhance language development by providing opportunities to use language in meaningful situations. The guide…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Compensatory Education, Grade 3, High Risk Students
