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Kauffman, James M., Ed. – Exceptional Education Quarterly, 1981
Eight articles address research in teaching essentials of decoding, instruction and research in reading comprehension, strategy training for arithmetic instruction, functional competence in communication instruction, vocational skills instruction for the handicapped, community living skills instruction for mildly retarded persons, and…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Communication Skills, Daily Living Skills
Download full textCarpenter, Thomas P.; Levi, Linda; Farnsworth, Valerie – In Brief, 2000
"In Brief" focuses on K-12 mathematics and science research and implications for policymakers, educators, and researchers seeking to improve student learning and achievement This brief highlights the learning gains of 240 elementary students involved in a long-term study in Madison, Wisconsin and their remarkable ability to reason with arithmetic…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Algebra, Arithmetic, Educational Change
Peer reviewedTaylor, Lyn, Ed.; Thompson, Virginia, Comp. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Postulated here is the notion that the exploration of number patterns with calculators is a valuable mathematical learning activity that should be commenced in the primary grades. Various activities are presented that make use of the constant function key, which is available on many of the inexpensive four-function calculators. (JJK)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
Sharma, Mahesh C. – Math Notebook, 1993
The development of the place value system and its universal use demonstrate the elegance and efficiency of mathematics. This paper examines the concept of place value by: (1) presenting the historical development of the concept of place value in the Hindu-Arabic system; (2) considering the evolution of the number zero and its role in place value;…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
Beattie, John – PRISE Reporter, 1987
This issue of the newsletter focuses on the teaching of mathematics to mildly handicapped students. The feature article reviews the theory of generalization and its application to specific practices in teaching arithmetic. A set of six-step guidelines is offered for the teacher to follow in ensuring that generalization of arithmetic skills takes…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Research, Elementary School Mathematics
Suydam, Marilyn N., Ed.; Kasten, Margaret L., Ed. – Investigations in Mathematics Education, 1988
This publication is a compilation of abstracts and critical comments for 12 published investigations in mathematics education. Information for each study includes: purpose; rationale; research design and procedures; findings; and interpretations. For each study abstractor's comments also provide a brief critique. Topics include: planning problem…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Assignments, Cognitive Ability, Computation
