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Schultz, Karen A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Discusses: (1) different types of learning (concepts, properties, facts, procedures, algorithms, skills, and problem solving); (2) types of learning behaviors; and (3) types of representational models, considering concreteness, meaningfulness, and manipulation (active manipulation, passive manipulation, and nonmanipulation). (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning, Learning Strategies

Yvon, Bernard R.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
The process of metrication is seen ultimately to require a grass-roots movement to change traditional behavior patterns. The creation of metric leaders is viewed as a tool for speeding the process of acceptance. A model for the design and execution of leader-training sessions is detailed. (MP)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Curriculum Design, Instruction, Mathematics Education

Tracy, Dyanne M.; Davis, Susan M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discusses ways to correct a gender-related mathematics myth. Describes three tasks acquainting students with female-mathematician role models, including interviews, displays, and biographical sketches. (20 references) (YP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Females, Mathematics Anxiety

Miller, L. Diane – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes a professional development program to train math/science specialists for the upper elementary school grades. Using results from an interest survey, 30 teachers were chosen to participate in a 3-year program to become math/science specialists. Presents the teaching model used and the advantages for teachers and students in having subject…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary School Teachers, Inservice Teacher Education, Intermediate Grades