Some Findings on Conceptual Development of Computational Skills.

Swart, William L.

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Publication Date: 1985

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Some Findings on Conceptual Development of Computational Skills.

Swart, William L.

Arithmetic Teacher, v32 n5 p36-38 Jan 1985

Findings from a study with first-grade children on addition and subtraction help make a case for a conceptual rather than a mechanized approach to the operations. How base ten blocks were used in the program is illustrated. (MNS)

Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Decimal Fractions, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Grade 1, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Instruction, Subtraction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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