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Peer reviewedGilbert-Macmillan, Kathleen; Leitz, Steven J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
The development of problem-solving skills is well-suited to the cooperative small-group environment. Interaction among children stimulates thinking and insight. How groups function is illustrated and discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Language Role
Peer reviewedCorbitt, Mary Kay – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Attitudes of 50 eighth-grade students are reported as gleaned from written instruments and comments made during individual interviews. The importance of mathematics, reasons why they liked or disliked mathematics, and their rating of topics are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Grade 8, Language Role, Mathematics Curriculum
Peer reviewedSkypek, Dora Helen – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
The theory of teaching the language arts is investigated for implications for teaching mathematics. Two major implications are noted and eight examples of activities designed to help teaching by addressing the various roles of the language arts are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedStenmark, Jean Kerr – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
The status quo in mathematics is not equitable, especially for female and minority students. Some criteria for an equitable mathematics program are given. (MNS)
Descriptors: Editorials, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Females
