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Peer reviewedMoyer, Patricia S.; Bolyard, Johnna J.; Spikell, Mark A. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2002
Defines virtual manipulatives and stresses their advantages for classroom use. Presents examples on the Internet and discusses current and potential use of virtual manipulatives. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Internet, Manipulative Materials
Peer reviewedRich, Wendy; Joyner, Jeane – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2002
Investigates the effects of computers and Internet technology on teaching and learning. Presents electronic examples that integrate well with high-quality mathematics instructional programs. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Internet, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedEssex, N. Kathryn; Lambdin, Diana V.; McGraw, Rebecca H. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2002
Investigates ways to analyze change in various contexts. Focuses on computer technology providing contexts for children's investigations of patterns of change and helping to develop foundational ideas of algebra and calculus. Discusses relationships between patterns of change, fundamental algebraic notions as linear and nonlinear functions, and…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDorward, Jim – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2002
Describes a situation resulting from a research study on the use of Web-based manipulatives differed from the intuition of teachers. Discusses the reactions of the teachers who participated in the study and offers suggestions on what to do when research results differ from intuition. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Intuition, Manipulative Materials
Peer reviewedLappan, Glenda – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1999
Presents remarks adapted from the presidential address of the 1999 annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Argues that the mathematics classroom teacher must create an environment that supports students' interests and mathematical growth at many different levels, and suggests ways to accomplish this. Considers…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), Mathematical Aptitude
