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Research on the Flow Chart Approach.

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Thompson, John C., III – School Science and Mathematics, 1980

Results of this study, done with underachieving ninth graders, indicate that flow charting as a structure for basic skills instruction can be considered as effective as the traditional approach. (MK)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Flow Charts, Mathematics Curriculum

Subtraction: Decomposition versus Equal Addends.

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Sherrill, James M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979

This study was implemented to test the relative effectiveness of two subtraction procedures (decomposition and equal addends) with respect to accuracy in solving subtraction problems requiring regrouping. Results favor the decomposition approach. (MP)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum