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Inconsistencies in Preservice Elementary Teachers' Beliefs about Multiplication and Division.
Tirosh, Dina; Graeber, Anna O. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1990
Discussed are preservice elementary teachers' misconceptions and inconsistent beliefs about multiplication and division with decimals. Sources of inconsistencies and recommendations for overcoming inconsistencies are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Arithmetic, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures
Language Concepts of Mathematics.
Esty, Warren W. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
Describes the relationship between language concepts and the basic patterns of mathematical expressions. Suggests ways to improve the reading comprehension, writing ability, and reasoning skills of school and college students by integrating language topics into the mathematics curriculum. Discusses the use of language concepts in algebraic…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Algebra, Equations (Mathematics), Higher Education
Young Childrens' Choices of Manipulatives and Strategies for Solving Whole Number Division Problems.
Burton, Grace M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
Presents a study that indicates that second grade students (n=117) do select manipulatives that match the story context in measurement and partition division word problems, that they can solve division word problems, especially when matched manipulatives are used, and that division without remainders are more accessible to solution. (39…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Context Effect, Division