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Rowland, Stephen – Outlook, 1978
Using a pegboard and different colored pegs, students were able to visualize mathematical concepts, generate and solve problems, and test hypotheses. Illustrations included. (MA)
Descriptors: Developmental Tasks, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedCohen, Herbert G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Presents a study to examine the effects of a verbal teaching strategy versus a strategy providing instruction using activities and manipulatives in four seventh grade earth science classes with students of varying cognitive abilities (n=83). Results indicate that students with more cognitive structures perform better and that using manipulatives…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Structures
