Teaching Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers to Blind Students: A Comparison of Two Methods.

Belcastro, Frank P.

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ERIC Number: EJ485497

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Publication Date: 1993

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Teaching Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers to Blind Students: A Comparison of Two Methods.

Belcastro, Frank P.

Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, v15 n1 p14-22 Win 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, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Primary Education, Research Design, Subtraction, Teaching Methods, Whole Numbers

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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