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Hodgen, Jeremy; Foster, Colin; Marks, Rachel; Brown, Margaret – Education Endowment Foundation, 2018
This document presents a review of evidence commissioned by the Education Endowment Foundation to inform the guidance document "Improving Mathematics in Key Stages Two and Three" (Education Endowment Foundation, 2017). The review draws on a substantial parallel study by the same research team, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, which…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Skills, Feedback (Response)
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Higgins, Jon L., Ed. – 1979
This document provides abstracts of 20 research reports. Topics covered include: children's comprehension of simple story problems; field independence and group instruction; problem-solving competence and memory; spatial visualization and the use of manipulative materials; effects of games on mathematical skills; problem-solving ability and right…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Algebra, Calculators, Computation
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Dunham, Penelope H.; Dick, Thomas P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Presents an overview and discussion of some results of research on the use of graphing calculators organized into the following categories: (1) achievement studies, (2) conceptual understanding, (3) problem solving, (4) classroom dynamics, and (5) future research needed. (29 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Concept Formation, Functions (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators
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Kaput, James J.; Thompson, Patrick W. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1994
Discusses the interactions between technology and research in mathematics education, including computer-assisted instruction, role of technology in learning, use of computer environments to study students' mathematical concept formation, research methodologies, interactive technologies, and lack of technology-related research in the "Journal…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation
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Roberts, Dennis M. – Review of Educational Research, 1980
Studies concerning the impacts of electronic calculators on mathematics-related achievement and attitudes were reviewed. Results showed support for the computational benefits due to calculator use, but support for conceptual benefits was minimal. Hypothesized changes in general attitudes toward mathematics for those using calculators was…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Calculators, Computation, Concept Formation