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Akgun, Levent; Isik, Cemalettin; Tatar, Enver; Isleyen, Tevfik; Soylu, Yasin – Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2012
The aim of this study is to explain students' ability to transfer their knowledge about mathematical series to the problems that they encounter. The data of the study were obtained by using two different tests, namely "Problem Solving Test (PST)" and "Series Character Identification Test (SCT)" which were developed by the…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Difficulty Level, Grade 3
Newton, Kristie Jones – American Educational Research Journal, 2008
The study of preservice elementary teachers' knowledge of fractions is important because fractions are notoriously difficult to learn and teach. Unfortunately, studies of preservice teachers' fraction knowledge are limited and have focused primarily on division. The present study included all four operations to provide a more comprehensive…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Word Problems (Mathematics)

Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Masters of worksheets are given that are designed to help students develop the problem-solving skills of analyzing information, identifying the question, and selecting pertinent facts. (MK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Sets
Indiana Univ., Bloomington. Mathematics Education Development Center. – 1977
This problem deck is designed for use after having covered the material in an accompanying skills booklet. It provides for further use of the skills with problems involving four skills at five levels of difficulty. The four skills involve using guesses as a strategy in solving computation problems, two-step problems, situations that require…
Descriptors: Computation, Diagrams, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Indiana Univ., Bloomington. Mathematics Education Development Center. – 1977
This problem deck contains over 150 problems related to the module "Using Tables to Solve Problems." The problems are presented at five levels of difficulty and contain four basic types of two-dimensional tables: (1) constant sum; (2) constant differences; (3) constant quotient or ratio; and (4) constant product. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Jerman, Max E. – 1972
The possibility of preparing a set of word problems of a predicted level of difficulty based on six variables (for multiplication, division, recall, conversions, operations, and number of words in the problem statement) and on regression equations developed in previous work was investigated. Four problem sets were used in grades four through six,…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Problem Sets

Masse, Marie – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Problems short on computation and long on logical thinking are suggested for development of logical thinking. A set of such problems is presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Logical Thinking

Lenchner, George – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
The goals and history of the Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary Schools are described. Teams, levels, and gender are discussed, as well as teacher training, administration, scoring, and awards. Sample problems are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Guidelines, Mathematical Enrichment

Af Ekenstam, Adolf; Greger, Karl – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1983
Results are reported from a study of the problem-solving abilities of Swedish children aged 12-13. Illustrative problems and conclusions are given to describe a method for defining and testing problem solving. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts
Souviney, Randall J. – 1980
This paper, part of a series of working papers published to provide documentation of research and development efforts associated with the Indigenous Mathematics Project of Papua New Guinea, discusses the role of problem solving in the mathematics curriculum and types and characteristics of good problems, with illustrations. Reasoning by analysis…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction
Indiana Univ., Bloomington. Mathematics Education Development Center. – 1977
A set of 58 problems that may be solved by using lists is presented. This set is part of the Mathematical Problem Solving Project. The problems are coded for three levels of difficulty and are designed for students in the intermediate grades. Answers are provided. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades
Indiana Univ., Bloomington. Mathematics Education Development Center. – 1976
This teacher's guide contains instructions for the use of a booklet designed to teach problem solving through guessing. For each lesson the purpose, an overview, and detailed teaching procedures are presented. The five lessons are: (1) using guesses and computation to solve problems; (2) using guesses to solve two-step problems; (3) using guesses…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials

Yvon, Bernard R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Six bonuses that students and teachers experience when using calculators are described. Then problem solving and creative problem-making are discussed, followed by practical suggestions for teachers who want to try calculators. Advice on personalizing the use of calculators and recognizing some of their limitations is also included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Guidelines

Leutzinger, Larry P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
The skill of asking appropriate intermediate questions during problem solving is discussed. Several problems and other classroom activities are also presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Sets

Wheatley, Charlotte L.; Wheatley, Grayson H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Since early childhood is a critical time to build a readiness for problem solving, 12 specific activities, with problems, are suggested. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Primary Education