The study looked at the initial learning of decimal concepts at grades three, four, and five. Helping children understand the concepts of decimals prior to computational use is promoted as a major goal for elementary education. The investigation is seen to have provided insights that could be applied to instruction. (Author/MP)

In this document, detailed objectives for each grade level are listed according to the following categories: for grades K-9, numeration, basic operations, fractions, money and time, and measurement and geometry; for grades 10-12, numeration, basic operations, fractions, and practical applications. Each objective is keyed to an expected level of…

This three-part guide presents a brief program description along with lists of performance objectives and lists of test items for the Des Moines (Iowa) Public Schools Title I Elementary Mathematics Program. The program description provides background information on the Des Moines Public School District and describes the student selection/screening…