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Thomas, Paulette J. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1985
Assessment practices as determined from a literature review are discussed within the categories of screening, classification, instruction, and related issues. A range of instruments was found to be used. (MNS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Persons, Literature Reviews
Hope, Jack A.; Owens, Douglas T. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1987
Reviewed is research indicating problems in teaching and learning fractions and possible ways to improve instruction and learning. (RH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Smith, Douglas K.; Holliday, Peter J. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1987
Investigated were differences in learning styles, as measured by the Learning Style Inventory, in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students achieving at high, low, and average levels. Results indicated students do not learn in the same manner and manifest significant variations in how they prefer to learn. (RH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Saminy, Keiko K.; Liu, Jun – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1997
Examines selected first-grade mathematics textbooks used in Japanese and American schools. Focus points of analysis include size and volume, repetition, length of explanations, mathematics content, gender issues, and the relevance of the pictures to the mathematics content. Contains 16 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Grade 1
