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Peer reviewedHartung, Maurice L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Processes, Discovery Processes, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedFulkerson, Paul – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Discusses how a single problem can be utilized to discuss mathematical skills and concepts at several different levels. Presents a problem involving fractions examined at the following four levels according to the abilities of the students: (1) finding solutions; (2) identifying methods for finding solutions; (3) exploring similar examples; and…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Cooperative Learning
Peer reviewedSchwartz, James E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes the use and rationale of "Silent Teaching," a teaching technique in which the teacher remains silent as students generate and evaluate hypotheses while trying to understand an as-yet undiscovered concept. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
Peer reviewedAlterman, Alan E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes the "number 2 arithmetic challenge," an activity in which students score points by creating examples using the number 2 that satisfy an unknown rule. Computers are utilized to verify and record examples. Conflicts with computer responses create situations to explore negative numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, the order of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning
