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Does Conceptually Oriented Instruction Enhance Computational Competence?
Madsen, Ann L.; And Others – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1995
Comparison of pre- and posttest scores in mathematics computation of 2 classes of (n=91) ninth-grade students, 1 class emphasizing drill and practice and the other focusing on learning concepts, found the mean grade equivalent score for computation of the concept class increased more than 2 years and these students attempted to answer more…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Concept Formation, High Schools
Algebraic Misconceptions of First Year College Students.
Kaur, Berinderjeet; Sharon, Boey Huey Peng – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1994
An algebra test administered to (n=18) first-year college students found a disregard for negative numbers, ineffective use of counterexamples, misapplication of rules, and a lack of a good grasp of relevant mathematical terminology. (12 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, College Freshmen, Foreign Countries
Are Any Errors Careless?
Cumming, J. Joy; And Others – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1994
Tests of (n=107) third through sixth graders' basic addition facts found that 34% of errors involved the addition of zero and 83% of the remaining errors involved at least one of the digits 7, 8, or 9 when the other addend was 4 or more. (20 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Addition, Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Education
Elementary Teachers Implement a Diagnostic Approach to Teaching Mathematics.
Larson, Carol Novillis – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1990
Describes a Mathematics Diagnostic Program to help teachers develop the skills to implement the diagnostic teaching model developed by Larson (1984). Reports the evaluation of the program by the participants, teaching assistants, and principals. (YP)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Diagnostic Tests, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
The Importance of Empirical Evaluations of Mathematics Programs: A Case from the Calculus Reform Movement.
Ganter, Susan L. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1994
Evaluated the effectiveness in a community college of the Professional Development Program, in which (n=80) mostly minority precalculus students attend workshops utilizing small study groups, faculty leadership, challenging mathematical materials, and peer support networks. No overall effect on student performance was found. Includes postinterview…
Descriptors: College Students, Cooperative Learning, Interviews, Mathematics Achievement
Effects of the Implicit or Explicit Use of 1 on Students' Responses When Multiplying Monomials.
Anderson, Ann – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1995
Tests of (n=105) ninth-grade algebra students involving the addition and multiplication of monomials found that common, systematic errors made when multiplying monomials were related logically to the symbolism used and the algebraic convention of using an implicit 1 as an exponent. (16 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Addition, Algebra, Exponents (Mathematics), Grade 9
The Search for Adult Assessment Procedures.
Usnick, Virginia; Babbitt, Beatrice C. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1993
Reviewed 12 currently available mathematics assessment tools to determine whether they would be appropriate for use in a college-level mathematics clinic. Tests were assigned to two domains: cognitive and mathematical content. Major deficiencies of the tests are cited. (Contains 15 references.) (MDH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adults, Cognitive Measurement