Investigated was the mathematics achievement of several hundred junior high school students, believed by their counselors and teachers to be "slow learners." This investigation focused on two critical problems: (1) whether some children benefit from less rapid pacing of material, and (2) which are the strongest predictors of achievement…

This is the Teacher's Commentary for Mathematics for the Elementary School, Book K, Special Edition. The writers have relied on the existing SMSG kindergarten and first grade materials as a framework. This special edition is designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged children. Included in the Commentary are background information for the teacher,…

This study was designed (1) to investigate the relationship between physical exertion and mental performance in elementary school children and (2) to determine if male or female mental performances are more affected by physical exertion. A total of 95 second graders participated in six treatments of induced physical exertion during their regularly…

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…