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Peer reviewedEperson, D. B. – Mathematics in School, 1984
Fifteen mathematical puzzles and problems are presented. Areas investigated include pentominoes, arithmetic, fractions, and dissections (dissecting) a shape into two pieces that can be fitted together to form a square. Answers for each puzzle and problems are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Fractions, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedSmith, Robert – Mathematics in School, 1989
Explores mathematical methods children use to find answers for themselves. Describes some methods used for multiplication and subtraction problems. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedAshfield, David – Mathematics in School, 1989
Investigates English students' strategies for addition and subtraction problems. Suggests some teaching methods for the results. (YP)
Descriptors: Addition, Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBrown, Margaret; Kuchemann, Dietmar – Mathematics in School, 1977
Children between the ages of 10 and 13 were asked to write stories to accompany five computational problems. Stories were scored for suitability and it was found that students were most successful on subtraction and least successful on multiplication stories. Scores on this test correlated with mathematics achievement scores. (SD)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Cognitive Development, Educational Research
