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Peer reviewedHobbs, Jim – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Following background information on Rubik's Cube, a bibliography of print materials and computer software useful in using the cube in mathematics and science instruction is presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Software, Geometric Concepts, Instructional Materials
Download full textTrimmer, Ronald G. – 1974
This literature review focuses on determining the psychological variables related to problem solving and presents arguments for self-correcting manipulatives as a media for teaching problem solving. Ten traits are considered: attitude, debilitating anxiety, self-concept, orderliness, set, confidence, impulsive/reflective thinking, concentration…
Descriptors: Achievement, Learning Theories, Literature Reviews, Manipulative Materials
Peer reviewedLewis, Karen Elaine – Childhood Education, 1985
Discusses students' inability to make the connection between manipulative materials and pencil-and-paper calculations in mathematics instruction. Outlines the development of mathematical ideas through the concrete, representational, and abstract phases of instruction. An annotated bibliography listing teacher resources for representational-level…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Children, Computation, Elementary Education
Roberts, Patricia L. – 1990
Counting books offer children the time and the tools to develop the understanding needed to solve problems. Stimulated by these books, children may use mathematic language and talk about mathematics as they get involved with materials to move and manipulate, as they use supportive aids found in illustrations, and as they interact with materials to…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Computation, Concept Formation
Gerling, Max; Wood, Stewart – 1976
Research reported primarily from 1970 through 1975 on the use of manipulative materials at the elementary level (K-7) is reviewed. The research is categorized as deisgn-oriented research, content-oriented research, and catalogs of manipulatives. Each section contains a summary followed by abstracts for each study. References to the theoretical…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Driscoll, Mark J. – 1979
This annotated bibliography lists research synthesis in elementary school mathematics. The listings are in alphabetical order, but are also indexed according to topics. Among the 17 topics included are: calculators, problem solving, sex differences, and diagnosis and remediation. (MK)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Attitudes, Calculators, Cognitive Development
Kober, Nancy – 1991
Promoting community awareness and understanding of the issues encompassed within the teaching and learning of school mathematics, and involving parents in their children's mathematics education are the first steps toward the goal that every child must gain mathematical power. This document helps to answer some of the most frequent questions that…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Calculators, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
