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Download full textSuydam, Marilyn N., Ed.; Osborne, Alan R., Ed. – 1975
This volume contains a series of papers on algorithmic learning. Included are six reviews of research pertaining to various aspects of algorithmic learning, six reports of pilot experiments in this area, a theoretical discussion of "The Conditions for Algorithmic Imagination," and an annotated bibliography. All the papers assume a common…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedCarpenter, Thomas P.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Various algorithms used in addition, subtraction, and division problems were identified. The percentages of people in the National Assessment survey populations using each method are reported, as are the percentages of those using the most popular methods who answered correctly. Implications for instruction are discussed. (SD) Aspect of National…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Burrows, J. K. – 1976
Research on error patterns associated with whole number computation is reviewed. Details of the results of some of the individual studies cited are given in the appendices. In Appendix A, 33 addition errors, 27 subtraction errors, 41 multiplication errors, and 41 division errors are identified, and the frequency of these errors made by 352…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics
