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Weaver, J. F. – 1985
The principal focus of this brief report is on findings and observations from relatively recent research on the learning of mathematics. The distinction between learning and the concepts of curriculum and instruction is first reviewed. Then Piaget's theory of intellectual development is discussed, with the conclusion that it does not provide a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning, Literature Reviews
Richardson, Kathy – 2000
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics recently published "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics." For the first time, these new standards include pre-kindergarten standards, while outlining the mathematics that children should learn as they progress through school. The standards present a broad view of what…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Learning Processes
Richardson, Kathy – 2002
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics recently published "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics." For the first time, these new standards include pre-kindergarten standards, while outlining the mathematics that children should learn as they progress through school. The standards present a broad view of what…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Learning Processes
Thomson, Barbara S.; Mascazine, John R. – 1997
This digest features a review of learning styles research with a focus on the Dunn model of learning styles which delineates five types of stimuli: (1) environmental; (2) emotional; (3) sociological; (4) physical; and (5) psychological. Issues related to practical applications of the Dunn model to mathematics and science education, learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Style, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning)
Ascher, Carol – 1983
Poor, minority, and low ability students suffer most from the general lack of sustained opportunity to study mathematics in American public schools. Studies indicate that preschool and kindergarten students show only minor social class or racial differences in mathematical thinking and that differences in mathematical performance among older…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Black Students, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged