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O'Rourke, Una; O'Donoghue, John – 1998
This study involved examining the nature and scope of numeracy, distilling out the important features, and representing these features in sample numeracy materials. The paper examines the precise nature of numeracy and its scope in enhancing the educational experiences of adult learners. It is intended to discuss the characteristics of the adult…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Curriculum
Schon, Isabel – Science and Children, 2005
Teachers who have Spanish-speaking students in their science class, will likely be interested in learning about the recent releases of Spanish trade books for children. From appealing paperback series about colors, opposites, shapes, and numbers to smooth Spanish renditions of Isaac Asimov's engaging overview of the universe, these books are just…
Descriptors: Spanish, Science Materials, Foreign Language Books, Childrens Literature

Jones, Graham A.; Thornton, Carol A. – Young Children, 1993
Reviews research concerning problems in children's understanding of place value in multidigit numbers. Discusses four elements essential to programs focusing on place value: counting, partitioning, grouping, and understanding number relationships. Proposes a framework and an educational program for nurturing and assessing children's understanding…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Computation, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development