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The Language of Math Needs to Be Taught.

Rothman, Rosalind W.; Cohen, Jill – Academic Therapy, 1989

The article offers teachers suggestions on ways to instruct elementary students in the vocabulary of mathematics. It gives examples of math difficulties at the elementary school level, math difficulties related to vocabulary, and math difficulties related to problem solving. (DB)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Problems, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving

Once upon a Time....

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Griffiths, Rachel; Clyne, Margaret – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1991

Described is the use of story telling as a context to introduce mathematical concepts by providing a model, offering problem-posing situations, stimulating investigation, and illustrating concepts. Examples of appropriate stories are given for the primary and low secondary levels. (MDH)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Context Effect