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Thompson, Patrick W.; Dreyfus, Tommy – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1988
Investigates whether elementary school students can construct operations of thought for integers and integer addition crucial for understanding elementary algebra. Two sixth graders were taught using a computer. Results included both students being able to construct mental operations for negating arbitrary integers and determining sign and…
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Education
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Barson, Alan; Barson, Lois – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Presents a set of activities, in reproducible format, emphasizing geometry. The activities offer experiences in area measure, whole number and fractional computation, and problem solving in spatial relationships. (PK)
Descriptors: Area, Class Activities, Computation, Elementary Education
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Van de Walle, John A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Argues that number concepts are not single-faceted ideas that children either have or do not have. Suggests that number concepts can be broadened by helping children develop a collection of relations. Examples of classroom activities are included. (PK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computation, Concept Formation, Early Childhood Education
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Barson, Alan; Barson, Lois – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Describes activities for primary grades to practice shape identification, computation, and geometric designs. The materials include reproducible worksheets. (PK)
Descriptors: Addition, Class Activities, Computation, Early Childhood Education
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Knee, David – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Discusses the mathematical properties of magic squares. Includes a computer program that will test magic square criteria. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
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Coburn, Terrence G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Four worksheets designed to be used with calculators are presented. For levels 1-2, counting is the focus; levels 3-4, estimation; levels 5-6, use of memory keys; and for levels 7-8, patterns. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
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Marshall, Sandra P. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1984
Using data from the Survey of Basic Skills administered to approximately 300,000 California sixth graders, this study examines sex differences on two types of mathematics items. Probability for success is greater for girls in solving computations and for boys in solving story problems. Relationships to other influential factors are examined.
Descriptors: Age Differences, Computation, English (Second Language), Grade 6
Durmus, Soner – Online Submission, 2001
More sophisticated graphing calculators available for college students can be incorporated into college algebra classes to result a higher student achievement. For this purpose, in this study 117 college students were randomly assigned into either experimental groups where students were allowed to the use of graphing calculators or control groups…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, College Students, Graphing Calculators, Control Groups
Thomas, Mike – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2003
It is becoming widely recognised that teachers' content knowledge has an important influence on their pedagogical content knowledge, and hence on the learning of students. In secondary schools, function is one of the fundamental concepts of mathematics. This paper considers the understanding of function exhibited by a group of teacher trainees in…
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Secondary School Mathematics
Cai, Jinfa – 1997
Cross-national studies in mathematics have consistently reported that U.S. students do not perform as well as Asian students on tasks requiring the application of mathematical knowledge and skills routinely learned in school. Recent studies have shown, however, that for tasks assessing relatively novel and complex problem solving, performance…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Foreign Countries
Dowker, Ann – Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2005
Standards in numeracy are a constant concern to educational policy-makers. However, why are differences in arithmetical performance so marked? In "Individual Differences in Arithmetic", Ann Dowker seeks to provide a better understanding of why these differences in ability exist, encouraging a more informed approach to tackling numeracy…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Individual Differences, Cognitive Psychology, Arithmetic
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Roberts, Dennis M. – Review of Educational Research, 1980
Studies concerning the impacts of electronic calculators on mathematics-related achievement and attitudes were reviewed. Results showed support for the computational benefits due to calculator use, but support for conceptual benefits was minimal. Hypothesized changes in general attitudes toward mathematics for those using calculators was…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Calculators, Computation, Concept Formation
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Carroll, William M.; Porter, Denise – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1997
Describes teaching strategies in which children are encouraged to develop computational procedures that are meaningful to them. Authors state that classroom observation reveals most primary students to be capable of developing their own accurate solution procedures for multi-digit addition and subtraction as well as for simple multiplication and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Associative Learning, Computation, Cooperative Learning
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Birk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Reviewed are six computer programs which may be useful in teaching college level chemistry. Topics include dynamic data storage in FORTRAN, "KC?DISCOVERER," pH of acids and bases, calculating percent boundary surfaces for orbitals, and laboratory interfacing with PT Nomograph for the Macintosh. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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McBride, John W.; Lamb, Charles E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
The use of commercial games to design and construct games to drill specific mathematics skills is discussed. Game types discussed include card games and board games. Two game boards adapted from "Chutes and Ladders" and "Battleship" are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Drills (Practice), Educational Games
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