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Silver, Edward A. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
This study examined the hypothesis that prior experience with augmented-quotient problems would positively influence performance on remainder-only problems and quotient-only problems. Analysis of sixth through eighth grade students' (n=545) responses to test forms that systematically varied the order of appearance of these three division problems,…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Computation
Download full textCarter, Betsy Y. – 1986
This handbook is part of a series of three, corresponding to the three grades (4, 6, and 8) at which Mastery Tests are administered. This publication was written as a resource for teachers for developing mathematics programs for students in grades 3 and 4. The Mastery Test in Mathematics at Grade 4 assesses student performance for 25 instructional…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Behavioral Objectives, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics
Carter, Betsy Y. – 1987
This handbook is part of a series of three, corresponding to the three grades (4, 6, and 8) at which Mastery Tests are administered. This publication was written as a resource for teachers developing mathematics programs for students in grades 4, 5, and 6. The Mastery Test in Mathematics at Grade 6 assesses student performance for 36 instructional…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Behavioral Objectives, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics
Springfield Public Schools, MO. – 1987
This document provides a description of the competitions involved in the Mathematics Olympics held in the Springfield Public Schools (Missouri). It provides descriptions of the team events (which involved a scavenger hunt, computers, and computations) and the individual events (which involved applied geometry, calculators, conversion from ratio to…
Descriptors: Calculators, Competition, Computation, Computer Uses in Education
Lamon, Susan J. – 1990
This paper examines sixth-grade children's thinking related to solving ratio and proportion problems before these children had received any instruction in the domain. It explores unitizing and norming, one of the processes identified by both content analyses (Behr, Harel, Post, & Lesh, 1990); Harel, Behr, Post & Lesh, 1990) and research in…
Descriptors: Coding, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computation
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying mathematical operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module provides…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, Definitions, High Schools
Lave, Jean; And Others – 1982
This report on the Adult Math Skills Project includes sections on theory, empirical studies, and their implications. Section 1 presents an overview, noting that activity and setting are seen as mutually creating, sustaining, and changing the nature of problem solving. The empirical studies involved: (1) arithmetic practices among grocery shoppers;…
Descriptors: Adults, Arithmetic, Calculators, Case Studies
Suydam, Marilyn N.; And Others – 1978
Five regional conferences designed for elementary supervisors and elementary mathematics educators were held in Ohio. The purposes of the conferences were: (1) to provide direction on the effective use of the calculator in the elementary school classroom; (2) to re-emphasize the importance of problem solving as a major curricular outcome; (3) to…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Conference Reports, Curriculum
Peer reviewedAllinger, Glenn D., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Reviews following computer materials: Coordinate Math; How the West Was One + Three x Four; Math Facts Lottery, Basic Skills Game; Math Tutor, Division; Now You See It, Now You Don't; Pinball Math, Basic Skills Game; Place Value-Add/Subtract; Quarter Mile; Regrouping; Sailing through Story Problems; Scope Math, Computer Mathematics Course for…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewedMudkiff, Bostick; Cramer, Mary McCart – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Proposes the use of children's literature as a method to connect language and mathematics. Presents examples of children's books by mathematical topic and methods by which they can be employed in mathematics instruction. (31 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Computation, Elementary Education, Language Skills
Direct linkZhou, Zheng; Peverly, Stephen T.; Xin, Tao – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 2006
Guided by Shulman, 1986 and Shulman, 1987 tripartate model of teacher expertise [subject matter knowledge (SMK), pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), and general pedagogical knowledge (GPK)], the present study examined 162 U.S. and Chinese 3rd grade mathematics teachers' expertise in teaching fractions. Results show that U.S. teachers lag…
Descriptors: Expertise, Educational Theories, Foreign Countries, Word Problems (Mathematics)
Cawley, John F.; Parmar, Rene S. – Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 2003
The overall purpose of this paper is to describe a practical and useful approach to mathematics assessment that is meaningful to teachers, students and families. The format is highly flexible, yet specifically designed to provide detailed information as to the performance characteristics of the student and a variety of curricula and instructional…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Mild Disabilities, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Curriculum
Edwards, Ronald R.; Cook, Wanda D. – 1990
This book was written to provide the teacher with a collection of problems that address the Standards set forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). The primary goal of this book is to help develop these skills for middle school and junior high school students through the application of critical reading and critical thinking.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computation, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Guides
Greeno, James G.; And Others – 1986
Research in this project studied cognitive processes involved in understanding and solving problems used in instruction in the domain of mathematics, and explored implications of these cognitive analyses for the design of instruction. Three general issues were addressed: knowledge required for understanding problems, knowledge of the conditions…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Computation, Convergent Thinking
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Educational Assessment. – 1986
Mathematics learning objectives and specifications for third graders, which are congruent with the Texas "State Board of Education Rules for Curriculum," are presented. They are designed for use by teachers and test development specialists involved with the preparation of the Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills (TEAMS) tests.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computation, Educational Objectives, Geometry
