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Hillman, Bill W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1970
Investigated was arithmetic achievement of fifth grade students under three treatments: immediate knowledge of results, immediate knowledge with token reinforcement, delayed (24 hours) knowledge with no reinforcement. Differences between treatment groups were not significant. (RS)
Descriptors: Achievement, Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Feedback
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Greabell, Leon – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum
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Trafton, Paul R.; Morgan, Virginia R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
The following issues relevant to the needs of mathematics education in city schools are discussed: basic skills, curriculum, instructional time, and special program for low achievers. (MP)
Descriptors: Achievement, Basic Skills, Curriculum, Editorials
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Neale, Daniel C. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
The purpose is to explore two beliefs related to students' attitudes toward mathematics. First, certain attitudes toward or beliefs about mathematics are thought to be important objectives of instruction. Second, positive attitude toward mathematics is thought to play an important role in causing students to learn mathematics. (RP)
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitudes, Learning, Mathematics Education
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Shah, Sair Ali – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Achievement, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
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Danforth, Marion McC. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Some procedures used for teaching a learning-disabled child are suggested as good teaching practices for the regular classroom. (MP)
Descriptors: Achievement, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
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Rudnick, Jesse A.; Krulik, Stephen – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
A research experiment is described in which the effect of the availability and use of a calculator on seventh graders' mathematics achievement was investigated. Preliminary findings on parental attitude toward the use of calculators and on student achievement are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitudes, Calculators, Elementary Secondary Education
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Cathcart, W. George; Liedtke, Werner – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Report of research to test the hypothesis that reflective students would be higher achievers in mathematics than impulsive pupils. An achievement test was developed to measure understanding of mathematical concepts and applications, ability to solve verbal problems and recall basic facts. Data suggest that reflective students obtain better…
Descriptors: Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Grade 2, Grade 3
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Smith, William D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Three questions are explored: (1) what are the minimal mathematical skills; (2) what determines minimal competency; (3) how should competence be measured. Seven recommendations relating to these questions are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Achievement, Computation, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
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Adams, Sam; Schilling, Guy – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Cassette tapes were prepared to provide drill in multiplication facts. Pre-test and post-test scores were recorded. (MP)
Descriptors: Achievement, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Maertens, Norbert – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Achievement, Arithmetic, Comparative Analysis, Elementary School Mathematics
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Schnur, James O.; Lang, Jerry W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
A study of the effect of the use of calculators on student computational ability is reported. Results showed that treatment groups using calculators gained significantly more whole number computational ability than control groups not using calculators. Interaction between sex of student and calculator usage was not significant. (DT)
Descriptors: Achievement, Calculators, Computation, Electronic Equipment
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Martin, Wayne H.; Wilson, James W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Achievement, Educational Research, Educational Status Comparison, Evaluation
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Aiken, Lewis R., Jr. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1972
A review of the causes, treatment, and methods of measuring attitudes toward arithmetic and mathematics. (MM)
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitude Measures, Attitudes, Interests
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Carpenter, Thomas P.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has completed its second mathematical assessment. This article focuses on the results from the second assessment of 9 year olds and 13 year olds; major results of the content areas are summarized and examples of the data are given to support the conclusions. (Author/MK) Aspect of National…
Descriptors: Achievement, Computation, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education
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