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Peer reviewedMaertens, Norbert; Schminke, Clarence – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
The authors discuss the evaluation of mathematics learning at four levels: associative learning, concept learning, principle learning and problem solving. (MM)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Elementary School Mathematics, Evaluation, Instruction
Peer reviewedDuea, Joan; Ockenga, Earl – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
Calculators are seen to shift the student focus in problem-solving situations from "how to do it" to "what to do," by keeping computation from standing in the way when pupils write or solve problems. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSims, Jacqueline – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedO'Brien, Thomas C.; Shapiro, Bernard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedAkaishi, Amy; Saul, Mark – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents seven scenes showing everyday classroom situations that give students the options of applying their own problem-solving strategies to solve everyday problems of life and enable them to experience mathematical power coming from self-initiated insights into mathematical concepts. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedKessler, Bernard M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Algorithms, Discovery Learning, Induction, Learning
Peer reviewedThomas, Diane – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Six different methods were used by students to solve the problem of finding the area of a given trapezoid. A seventh method used by textbooks is also discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry
Peer reviewedJacobson, Marilyn Hall; Tabler, M. Bernadine – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Several activities designed to help elementary level students learn how to read calendars are presented. Problem solving and experiential learning are stressed. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSullivan, Peter; Clarke, David – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents three features of "Good" questions: requires students to do more than simply remember a strategy to answer; promotes student learning while answering the question; and have several acceptable answers. Considers how questions can be used to cater to the range of student abilities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Developmental Tasks, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedAtkinson, Thomas P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedJencks, Stanley M.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Children's difficulties remembering correct algorithms for operations with fractions are traced to difficulties in the instructional sequence. Many teachers "teach mistakes" by failing to provide sufficient referents for their pupils. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Peer reviewedBrumfield, Emalou – Arithmetic Teacher, 1994
Focuses on student organization, preparation, and presentation of simple foods (beverage, brownies, sloppy-joe sandwiches) as a way to apply various mathematical concepts, with problem-solving techniques being central to almost all the activities. Includes reproducible student worksheets. (MKR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, 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 reviewedOckenga, Earl; Duea, Joan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Three activities which provide experience in writing and solving original story problems are described. (JT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Instruction
Peer reviewedMaletsky, Evan M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
Four specific problems are presented, discussed, and extended to illustrate how diverse instructional strategies, materials, and resources can be used to develop problem-solving skills. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
