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Computational Skill in Division: Results and Implications from National Assessment.

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McKillip, William D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981

Student performance on division exercises in the recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is reviewed. Pupil performance on selected exercises is reported and followed by some suggestions for improvement in the teaching of this skill. (MP) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Utilization).

Descriptors: Algorithms, Division, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation

Calculators in Testing Situations: Results and Implications from National Assessment.

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Carpenter, Thomas P.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981

Data from the 1977-78 mathematics assessment of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on the use of calculators are discussed. (MP) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).

Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Educational Assessment, Educational Research

Notes from National Assessment: Processes Used on Computational Exercises

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Carpenter, Thomas P.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976

Various algorithms used in addition, subtraction, and division problems were identified. The percentages of people in the National Assessment survey populations using each method are reported, as are the percentages of those using the most popular methods who answered correctly. Implications for instruction are discussed. (SD) Aspect of National…

Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education

NAEP Note: Problem Solving.

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Carpenter, Thomas P.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1980

Student weaknesses on problem-solving portions of the NAEP mathematics assessment are discussed using Polya's heuristics as a framework. Recommendations for classroom instruction are discussed. (MP) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).

Descriptors: Algorithms, Experiential Learning, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Curriculum