This self-study book contains 25 lessons in practical mathematics. The lessons include: (1) multiplication and division of whole numbers; (2) the four basic operations with fractions and decimals; (3) understanding mathematics symbols; (4) using formulae and solving and checking simple equations; (5) percentage problems and applications; (6)…

A computer-based curricular package was developed to teach elementary school students to solve arithmetic word problems and to teach problem solving skills applicable to situations not involving word problems. An information processing model for solving word problems was used to sequence the problems. Pilot test results with five students…

This study investigated the effects of delay of reinforcement on the classroom academic behaviors (rate of increase and accuracy of mathematical problem completion) by elementary students. A total of 11 fourth graders with a history of low achievement in arithmetic were divided into two groups and given timed arithmetic tests daily. Three…

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a fourth-grade arithmetic sequence based on calculator flow-charting with those of traditional textbook instruction. Both achievement and attitude were compared. Students were matched on the basis of intelligence (Otis Quick-Scoring Mental Ability Beta Test Form EM) and sex, and then randomly…

This index lists research studies of experimental programs in mathematics education. The references cited are found in several bibliographies and journals. The main purpose of the "Key-Word-In-Context Index and Bibliography" is to facilitate the retrieval of information on research studies in mathematics education. The "Index" and "Bibliography"…

The Tucson Early Education Program is working with "orchestrated instruction," a cooking experience which is an experimental attempt to pull together the various components of early education. Individual subskills such as arithmetic and language arts are learned for a larger project that the children are interested in, and skills are developed as…

This yearbook is organized into three main sections: arithmetic, junior high school mathematics, and high school mathematics. Chapter 1 identifies and discusses specific questions in arithmetic instruction and learning. The kinds of research needed and suggestions about students needing remedial work are also discussed. Chapter 2 deals with…

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of required remedial arithmetic courses in three community colleges. Student improvement in arithmetic skills and attitude towards mathematics were measured by pre- and post-course scores on the SCAT and the Rabinowitz Mathematics Attitude Scale. A total of 884 students was involved. It…

This study was designed to assess the validity and reliability of a semantic differential instrument to be used for measuring attitudes of low-achieving elementary school students toward arithmetic. The instrument contained nine concepts and nine adjective pairs. The concepts were: I am, Reading is, Arithmetic is, Subtraction Problems are, Small…

Presented is the task analysis for "Developing Mathematical Processes, Arithmetic, Book 1: Comparing and Equalizing Objects and Sets." This task analysis consists of identifying the behavioral objectives necessary for comparing and equalizing objects and sets and arranging them in a logical sequence for instruction. The 52 items in this task…

This report is an evaluation by the Rand Corporation of a project designed to raise reading and arithmetic achievement of disadvantaged junior high school students. The project was prepared by Lockheed Missiles and Space Company for the San Jose Unified School District. Described are both the original R-3 program for a small number of students and…

The Team Reading Project at Suffolk Community College is designed to aid college students with academic, cultural, linguistic, or economic deficiencies through a 1-semester course in study skills and remedial work in reading, mathematics, and writing. Four instructors coordinate the program, aided by a counselor. The reading component is the focal…

The study concerns the performances of first grade children in solving problems involving subtraction situations and the relationship of these performances to levels of conservation of numerousness and to I.Q. groups. The subjects were grouped into levels of conservation by a pretest administered prior to the main test of problem solving in…

This report is divided into two parts. The first part contains the major sections of the author's doctoral dissertation comparing the effects of two instructional problem-solving programs. The fifth grade students in six classes (three schools) were randomly assigned to the two programs: The Productive Thinking Program, a commercially-available…

This document is intended as a guideline for volunteers who work with elementary children in mathematics in the Oklahoma City School System. Following referral and progress sheets designed to increase teacher-volunteer communication about the student, the bulk of the book is a list of involvement activities to assist volunteers in helping students…