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Thipkong, Siriporn; Davis, Edward J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
A study on the impact of misconceptions on preservice elementary teachers' processes in solving problems involving multiplication and division of decimals is described. Included are the purpose of the study, a description of the subjects, instruments, and interviews, the findings, and discussion. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education

Friedel, Arthur W.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Discussed is the effectiveness of using analogies in chemistry instruction. Students' mathematics anxiety, spatial visualization skill, and proportional reasoning ability were found to be important aptitudes for determining chemistry achievement. The relationship between analogs and algorithms is described. (KR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algorithms, Chemistry, Cognitive Development

Guckin, Alice Mae; Morrison, Dwight – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Described is a study that used LOGO to improve the proportional reasoning ability of students enrolled in mathematics classes for students poorly prepared for college-level mathematics. Included are the methodology, procedures for using logo, and a discussion of the results. (KR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Arithmetic, College Mathematics