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Silver, Edward A. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
This study examined the hypothesis that prior experience with augmented-quotient problems would positively influence performance on remainder-only problems and quotient-only problems. Analysis of sixth through eighth grade students' (n=545) responses to test forms that systematically varied the order of appearance of these three division problems,…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Computation
Ganter, Susan L. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1994
Evaluated the effectiveness in a community college of the Professional Development Program, in which (n=80) mostly minority precalculus students attend workshops utilizing small study groups, faculty leadership, challenging mathematical materials, and peer support networks. No overall effect on student performance was found. Includes postinterview…
Descriptors: College Students, Cooperative Learning, Interviews, Mathematics Achievement
Miller, Cynthia A.; Smith, Brenda D. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1994
Pre- and posttests of prerequisite vocabulary terms were given to (n=162) intermediate and (n=178) college algebra students to determine their word knowledge and differences between the intermediate and college algebra students. (11 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction
Young Childrens' Choices of Manipulatives and Strategies for Solving Whole Number Division Problems.
Burton, Grace M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
Presents a study that indicates that second grade students (n=117) do select manipulatives that match the story context in measurement and partition division word problems, that they can solve division word problems, especially when matched manipulatives are used, and that division without remainders are more accessible to solution. (39…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Context Effect, Division
Belcastro, Frank P. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1993
This experimental study compared the use of Belcastro rods with the use of traditional methods in teaching addition and subtraction of whole numbers to five blind students. Results showed a significant difference favoring the use of Belcastro rods. (Contains 30 references.) (MKR)
Descriptors: Addition, Blindness, Elementary School Students, Grade 1
Schmidt, Mary Ellen; Callahan, Leroy G. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
A sampling of teachers (n=348) and principals (n=31) responded to a questionnaire designed to assess their beliefs about the effects of, experiences with, and impediments to calculator usage in elementary school mathematics. Results indicated that teachers expressed concern regarding negative effects of extensive calculator usage on mathematical…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Calculators, Change Agents, Educational Change
Zambo, Ron; Follman, John – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1994
Investigated gender-related differences in the process of solving routine word problems using a nine-step strategy in (n=153) sixth- and (n=149) eighth-grade students. Females were slightly better than males at following the prescribed problem-solving process. Includes test items. (39 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Grade 6, Grade 8, Heuristics
Ma, Xin – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1995
Questionnaires involving attitudes towards mathematics and achievement in mathematics given to (n=1,082) high school seniors found that the means of each attitudinal variable were not much different among the 3 groups, but that high- achieving students consistently showed a small deviation on each attitudinal variable. Includes mathematics…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High Schools, Mathematics Achievement, Secondary School Students
