This study examined the effect of training in math metacognition on fractional mathematics among primary school pupils, with a quasi-experimental design, specifically a post-test only control group design. Two intact classes were randomly selected and assigned to treatment and control conditions. Sixty primary six pupils constituted the sample…

Results of a survey test in arithmetic, administered to all 5,118, year 3 pupils of Vancouver schools during the week of May 29-June 2, 1972, are summarized and compared with those of 1969. The two parts of the test--Number Work and Problems--were given in separate sessions. Three tables present the test results data. The data show that the…

To compare achievement standards of 1977 with those of 1956, three tests were administered in their original form to all third graders in a large school district. Approximately 3500 students in 1956 and 4500 in 1977 were administered the California Achievement Tests, the California Short Form Tests of Mental Maturity, and the Gates Advanced…