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Peer reviewedVan Den Brink, F. J. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1984
Investigated use of the bus context (boarding/leaving a bus) for introducing addition and subtraction in the first grade, as well as other contexts. Indicates that these contexts influence the use of numbers and operations and that they be taught separately before comparisons are made. Also outlines misconceptions related to bus-numbers. (JN)
Descriptors: Addition, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 1, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedZollman, Alan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Discusses the geometrical array of the keys on a calculator that can be turned into a problem-solving, problem-posing situation for the upper elementary or middle school classroom. Provides figures showing the arrays, including rows, diagonals, crosses, rhombi, angles, and squares. Lists seven references. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education
Download full textBebout, Harriett C.; And Others – 1985
This manual is used with MATHBOXES, a computer program written for Apple II microcomputers to help children relate formal mathematical symbols for representing simple word problems to the informal strategies using physical objects that they naturally use to solve them. There is a substantial body of research that documents that young children are…
Descriptors: Addition, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Lindeman, Donna – 1980
This booklet offers teacher instructions and student worksheets on number activities for gifted primary grade students. Three sections are included: (1) "moving numbers" which asks students to supply the missing member or members of addition and subtraction equations; (2) "number trails," which involve the completion of number…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Addition, Graphs, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedMcAuley, Joe – Mathematics in School, 1990
Provides methods of teaching negative number operations, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Presents examples and activities for the operations. (YP)
Descriptors: Addition, Arithmetic, Computation, Integers
Secada, Walter G. – 1983
The educational background of students termed "limited English proficient" (LEP) is discussed, with consideration of how that background might affect the LEP student's learning of arithmetic. Reasons why knowledge of background is important are first noted. Then examples of different ways to read and write numerals and differing subtraction and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Influences
Barnes, Martha; And Others – 1985
The purpose of this curriculum guide is to assist Training Specialists in teaching Adult Basic Education/General Educational Development (ABE/GED) students basic skills in language arts and mathematics. The guide begins with an introduction (purpose, overview, adult learner characteristics, teacher type), curriculum policies, curriculum structure,…
Descriptors: Addition, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Arithmetic
