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Wiebe, James H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of calculators to calculate multiple operations. Describes calculating procedures and provides four different types of examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computation, Computer Uses in Education
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Chambers, Donald L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discussed are some objections to using calculators in mathematics instruction and testing. Indicates that many commercially available tests do not permit the use of a calculator. Several steps to facilitate the use of calculators are suggested. (YP)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education
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Sowder, Larry – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Studies of word problem solving of story problems are reviewed and six immature strategies commonly used by elementary and junior high school students are highlighted. Suggested are some recommendations for mathematics instruction. (YP)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Applications
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McDonald, Jacqueline – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Explores some classic Fibonacci problems with the aid of AppleWorks spreadsheets calculations. Provides problems and spreadsheets for solving them. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Boulton-Lewis, Gillian M. – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 1993
Interviews with (n=55) children and their teachers in years one, two, and three showed a closer association between knowledge of place value and levels of counting than between levels of counting and the ability to explain the counting sequence. (13 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computation, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
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Mercer, Joseph O. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Investigates the probability of winning the largest prize at Bingo through a series of five simpler problems. Investigations are conducted with the aid of either BASIC computer programs, spreadsheets, or a computer algebra system such as Mathematica. Provides sample data tables to illustrate findings. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Games, Mathematical Applications
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Kamii, Constance; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Prior studies indicate that, given time to develop their own algorithms, primary students will process multidigit addition or subtraction problems from left to right. Gives evidence to support that idea, describes methods of getting students to invent their own algorithms, and discusses advantages of child-invented procedures. (21 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Classroom Communication, Computation
Burns, Edward; Schmittau, Jean – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1993
Describes a form of adaptive communication, referred to as single switch technology, as a method for assessing and developing mathematics skills of speech and motor disabled students. Provides a BASIC program to illustrate a basic single switch mathematics program. (MDH)
Descriptors: Addition, Communication Disorders, Computation, Computer Software
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Smith, John P. III – Cognition and Instruction, 1995
Analyzed students' reasoning with fractions. Found that skilled students applied strategies specifically tailored to restricted classes of fractions and produced reliable solutions with a minimum of computation effort. Results suggest that competent reasoning depends on a knowledge base that includes numerically specific and invented strategies,…
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Mathematical Concepts
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Baroody, Arthur J. – Cognition and Instruction, 1995
Focuses on a single case study of a mentally handicapped child to examine directly the relation between the development of number-after rules and a counting-on from the larger addend (COL) strategy. Examines the development of children's proficiency with n+ and 1+n combinations and the evolution of their counting-on strategies over time. (AA)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computation
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Thompson, H. Bradford – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
This report includes the framework, the experiences, the benefits, student attitude survey results, typical computer screen output, and BASIC program listings for PROBLEM, a general computer system for homework management in a time-sharing environment that can handle any exercise in which students must calculate numerical results from numerical…
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Mathematical Applications
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Stefanich, Greg P.; Rokusek, Teri – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Presents a study that analyzed errors made by randomly chosen fourth grade students (25 of 57) while using the division algorithm and investigated the effect of remediation on identified systematic errors. Results affirm that error pattern diagnosis and directed remediation lead to new learning and long-term retention. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Cognitive Development, Computation
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Nunes, Terezinha – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1992
Explores two hypotheses about the effect of symbolic systems on psychological functions: (1) culturally elaborated systems of signs affect psychological functioning in a general way; and (2) systems of signs, when used to support skilled action, affect the organization of human activity. Reviews research that supports the second hypothesis. (LB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computation, Cross Cultural Studies
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Stauffer, Frederic R. – Physics Teacher, 1991
Calculates an approximation to Avagadro's number for one mole of water by assuming the mole to be in cubical form and then halving the cube three times, thereby doubling the surface area of the original cube. The calculations are derived from the work necessary to perform these divisions. Presents calculated values for several liquids. (MDH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computation, Estimation (Mathematics), High Schools
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Parmar, Rene S.; Cawley, John F. – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1991
Normally achieving students (n=119) and students with mild handicaps (n=83) in grades 3-6 were instructed to create and answer computation items similar to samples given. Students with mild handicaps understood item characteristics enough to create like items, though averaging three years behind normal achievers. A sample instructional activity is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Arithmetic, Computation, Drills (Practice)
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