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Peer reviewedCramer, Kathleen; Bezuk, Nadine – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Applies the Lesh Translation Model to develop conceptual understanding by showing relationships between five modes of representation proposed by Lesh to learn multiplication of fractions. Presents five teaching activities based on the translation model. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Fractions
Peer reviewedGreenes, Carole; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes seven problems designed to enhance the development of four types of student communication in mathematics: (1) describing observations; (2) justifying solutions and solution processes; (3) documenting thinking; and (4) completing or creating mathematical problems. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills
Peer reviewedSchwartz, James E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes the use and rationale of "Silent Teaching," a teaching technique in which the teacher remains silent as students generate and evaluate hypotheses while trying to understand an as-yet undiscovered concept. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
