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What Works Clearinghouse, 2021
In this set of tips, parents and caregivers will learn how to: (1) support children's understanding of fractions at home with activities on dividing objects (recommended for grades K-5); (2) support children's understanding of fractions at home with measurement activities (recommended for grades K-4); (3) support children's understanding of…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Fractions, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation
Gehris, Jeffrey S.; Simpson, Amelia Chloe; Baert, Helena; Robinson, Leah E.; MacDonald, Megan; Clements, Rhonda; Logan, Sam; Schneider, Sharon – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2018
Research has shown that children's levels of physical activity are set at an all-time low, which can lead to health problems such as obesity and diabetes. So, what can parents do to ensure that their child gets enough physical activity each day? This booklet answers that question and explains why the key to helping a child be more physically…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Parent Role, Skill Development, Psychomotor Skills
Erickson, H. Lynn; Lanning, Lois A.; French, Rachel – Corwin, 2017
Knowing the facts is not enough. If we want students to develop intellectually, creatively problem-solve, and grapple with complexity, the key is in "conceptual understanding." A Concept-Based curriculum recaptures students' innate curiosity about the world and provides the thrilling feeling of engaging one's mind. This updated edition…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Skill Development, Concept Formation, Problem Solving
Maloney, Alan P., Ed.; Confrey, Jere, Ed.; Nguyen, Kenny H., Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2014
The driving forces behind mathematics learning trajectories is the need to understand how children actually learn and make sense of mathematics--how they progress from prior knowledge, through intermediate understandings, to the mathematics target understandings--and how to use these insights to improve instruction and student learning. In this…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Prior Learning, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation
Giordano, Gerard – Academic Therapy, 1987
Ten remedial mathematics exercises are provided for children who have failed to integrate or apply their math skills. The exercises provide remediation through systematic experimentation, rather than abstract drills, by using number-configuration distinction with blocks, fractioned candy bars, decimal match sticks, graphed pictures, etc. (JDD)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
Leonard, William J.; Gerace, William J.; Dufresne, Robert J.; Mestre, Jose P. – 1999
This paper identifies five types of learning experiences which are relevant to understanding students' grasp of concepts and principles. These include exploring existing concepts, honing and clustering concepts, developing analytical and reasoning skills, developing problem solving skills, and structuring knowledge in memory. Each of these…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning

Deshler, Donald D.; Bulgren, Janis A. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1997
Discusses major outcome goals and proposes the use of a system of learning strategies and instructional procedures known as content enhancement with an academically diverse group of students, including gifted students with learning disabilities. Content-enhancing instructional routines focus on organization, understanding, recall, and application…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted Disabled

Chalmers, Lynne – LD Forum, 1995
Students with learning disabilities may gain from use of "flip-flop" study guides to gain key vocabulary and concepts. Rather than providing definitions for terms, the student provides terms for definitions and concepts in the study guide. Such guides allow the teacher to focus on particular concepts and provide repetition of information for…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Concept Formation, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies

Gravett, S. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 1995
Argues, based on a constructivist view of learning, that if knowledge is constructed rather than recorded as received, instruction must be viewed as creating learning environments that enhance the process of knowledge construction, and should guide, support, and accompany students in constructing an increasingly sophisticated understanding of…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Instruction, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning)

Carnine, Douglas – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1991
This article introduces a series of papers that explain and illustrate how a higher order thinking curriculum can be designed for a full spectrum of students, including students with learning disabilities. The article discusses an approach in which concepts, rules, and strategies are taught by organizing content around the process of noting…
Descriptors: Classification, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Dixon, Robert; And Others – 1996
This manual identifies characteristics of instructional tools that are effective and efficient in promoting cognitive access for a broad diversity of students, especially those with learning disabilities. An introductory chapter defines "instructional tools" and considers the importance of their design, their use in addressing student…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Educational Principles, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Texas Child Care, 2000
Identifies ways for children to learn about shapes through hands-on activities. Offers activities specifically for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. (DLH)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Fundamental Concepts, Geometric Concepts
Leonard, William J.; Gerace, William J.; Dufresne, Robert J. – 1999
This document identifies five types of learning experiences which are relevant to understanding students' understanding of concepts and principles. These include exploring existing concepts, honing and clustering concepts, developing analytical and reasoning skills, developing problem solving skills, and structuring knowledge in memory. Each of…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Physics
Gagnon, George W., Jr.; Collay, Michelle – 2001
This book shows educators how to rethink teaching by challenging their beliefs about knowledge and learning. It helps teachers organize for student learning rather than plan for teacher telling by applying constructivist learning theory in the classroom. It presents a constructivist perspective on how to arrange classroom events for student…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Kurfiss, Joanne – 1980
Two ways in which the college teacher accustomed to formal thought and formal teaching can reach students who are more adept at concrete learning are suggested. Guidelines are provided for the first method, which entails the incorporation of activities and materials into the regular lecture or lecture-discussion format of the class. The second,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching