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Chatterley, Louis J.; Peck, Donald M. – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1995
Presents results of a project with second and third graders to establish concepts of equality that led to the realization that teachers often help students too much and may push them algorithmically beyond their ability without the development of proper referents. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Grade 2
A Contextual Investigation of Three-Digit Addition and Subtraction.
McClain, Kay; Cobb, Paul; Bowers, Janet – 1998
This paper discusses an approach to the study of algorithms which values students' construction of nonstandard algorithms but also emphasizes the essential roles of the teacher and instructional activities in supporting the development of students' numerical reasoning. Episodes are presented from a 3rd grade classroom in which a 9-week teaching…
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Computation
Children's Inventions for Multidigit Multiplication and Division.
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Caliandro, Christine Koller – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2000
Describes an informal research activity in which third grade students invent their own algorithms for multidigit multiplication and division. Discusses teaching implications and action research ideas. (ASK)
Descriptors: Action Research, Algorithms, Division, Elementary School Mathematics
CSMP Mathematics for the Upper Primary Grades, Part III, Student Materials: Worksheets; Which Road?; Festival of Problems 1, 2; Fishing for Numbers, Part III; Road Map; 20?; Rollerskating 37.
CEMREL, Inc., St. Ann, MO. – 1979
These are some of the individual materials needed by students using the Comprehensive School Mathematics Program's Mathematics for the Upper Primary Grades, Part III. The book of "Worksheets" contains materials that are labeled with the same letter and number as the lessons with which they are to be used. The booklets "Festival of…
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Drills (Practice), Elementary Education
CSMP Mathematics for the Upper Primary Grades, Part IV, Student Materials: Worksheets; Galaxy of Problems 1, 2, 3, 4; Fishing for Numbers, Part IV; To Picture; Subtraction Problems.
CEMREL, Inc., St. Ann, MO. – 1979
These are some of the individual materials needed by students using the Comprehensive School Mathematics Program for the Upper Primary Grades, Part IV. The book of "Worksheets" contains materials that are labeled with the same letter and number as the lessons with which they are to be used. The four "Galaxy of Problems"…
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Drills (Practice), Elementary Education
The Arithmetic Project Course for Teachers - 2. Topics: Consecutive Jumps, Distances Jumped, Competing Number Line Rules. Supplement: Computing With Positive and Negative Numbers.
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Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
CSMP Mathematics for the Upper Primary Grades, Part III, Teacher's Guide: General Introduction, The World of Numbers, The Languages of Strings and Arrows, Geometry and Measurement, Workbooks. Final Experimental Version.
Heidema, Clare; And Others – 1979
This two-volume teacher's guide is to be used with a first-semester, third-grade mathematics program. The program is in large part the outgrowth of involvement with children and was influenced by information gathered in an extended pilot project conducted nationwide during 1975-79. The manner of presentation and the pedagogical ideas and tools are…
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Diagrams, Elementary Education
CSMP Mathematics for the Upper Primary Grades, Part IV, Teacher's Guide: General Introduction, The World of Numbers, The Languages of Strings and Arrows, Geometry and Measurement, Workbooks. Final Experimental Version.
Heidema, Clare; And Others – 1979
This two-volume teacher's guide is to be used with a second-semester, third-grade mathematics program. The program is in large part the outgrowth of involvement with children and was influenced by information gathered in an extended pilot project conducted nationwide during 1975-79. The manner of presentation and the pedagogical ideas and tools…
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Diagrams, Elementary Education
The Arithmetic Project Course for Teachers - 7. Topic: Lower Brackets. Supplement: Using Centimeter Blocks to Introduce Prime Numbers to a Third Grade.
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Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers