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West, John – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2014
In this article, John West explores student misconceptions relating to division. A range of activities that promote the understanding of divisibility rules are provided.
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Mathematics, Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics
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Henry, Boyd – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Concept Formation, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
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O'Brien, Thomas C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1971
Children may perform computational operations readily when dealing with physical materials, but may have difficulty dealing with representational stimuli (pictures of objects) or symbolic stimuli. Describes and illustrates the function of mediators in moving from physical to representational or symbolic stimuli. (PR)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science
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Arcavi, Abraham; Bruckheimer, Maxim – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1989
A description of De Morgan's life and work is followed with quotations of his thoughts and insights on the teaching and learning of mathematics. The purpose is to illustrate the sharpness of his ideas, his creative insights, and his wit for the enjoyment of the reader. (DC)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Concept Formation, Geometric Concepts
QUILLING, MARY R.; AND OTHERS – 1968
REVIEWED ARE (1) THE ACTIVITIES OF RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION (R AND I) UNITS IN TWO MILWAUKEE SCHOOLS DURING THE 1966-67 SCHOOL YEAR, AND (2) THE RESULTS OF FIELD TESTING OF R AND I UNITS. PART 1 PROVIDES A DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PROGRAM. PARTS 2 AND 3 REPORT AND EVALUATE THE RESULTS OF TWO CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTS OF MOTIVATIONAL…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Closed Circuit Television, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation