To assess the effects of traditional and experimental approaches to a remedial mathematics course at Pasadena City College, data was collected on a control and experimental class of the course. The control class was taught by a teacher who was assigned the class in order to complete his teaching load; this class was taught in the traditional…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of three instructional strategies on arithmetic achievement. The instructional strategies used in the study were drill, drill with feedback, and mixed drill. The materials were remedial in nature and were presented via computer-assisted instruction. The subjects for the study were junior…

This experiment compared the motivational effects of cognitive incentives (goal setting techniques) and investigated these effects combined with social interaction (individual pupil-teacher conferences). Subjects were 48 predominantly Negro, low-socioeconomic status, third and fourth graders from three arithmetic classes, representing high,…

In order to study empirically measurable characteristics of the tutorial relationship between an older student and a younger student, two separate investigations were conducted during two consecutive academic years, using different third graders as tutees and college or high school students as tutors in each study. The first research investigation…

In 1971 and 1972 a group of Ecuadorean evaluators planned and carried out an evaluation of the new textbooks for reading, mathematics, and sciences in the first grade classrooms of 88 schools. A field experiment was designed in which each school was assigned to a test condition: (1) obligatory use of all the textbooks and guides, (2) use of the…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 6. SUBJECT MATTER: English, spelling, handwriting, reading, social studies, arithmetic, science and health, art, physical education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide includes suggested daily and weekly time allotments and one chapter for each subject. The material on art and some of the material on social…

The development and implementation of a behavior modification plan based on token learning schemes is described for use in teaching basic computational skills to low ability, poorly motivated fifth graders. The token system with its reward schedule is outlined; reinforcing activities such as team games, quizzes, and drills are discussed. A brief…

This is the second remedial workbook-text in a two-part series written for deaf students at the secondary level. It covers fractions, geometry formulas, decimals and percents, and time. For the first workbook, see SE 015 827, and for the teacher's guide, see SE 015 829. (DT)

The Distar I Reading, Language and Arithmetic programs were used with two first grade classes. The Distar II programs were used with two second grade classes. One first grade Distar class appeared to make some progress in oral language. Comparison of the first grade Distar classes with a first grade control class that used a Scott-Foresman basal…

A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED OF THE DIFFERENCES AMONG PUPILS OF DIFFERING ABILITY LEVELS BOTH IN PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT. A COMPARISON OF THESE DIFFERENCES WAS THEN MADE WITH THOSE USING CONVENTIONAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS. TWENTY-THREE HYPOTHESES WERE TESTED TO DETERMINE IF SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES EXISTED AMONG LOW-, AVERAGE-, AND HIGH-ABILITY STUDENTS…

This study, carried out in 1975-1976 and reported in this document, focused on the following aims: to identify specific tasks and competencies associated with basic literacy and numeration skills which children in Australia need to master; to prepare appropriate performance (criterion-referenced) tests to measure levels of competence of 10- and…

This study, carried out in 1975-1976 and reported in this document, focused on the following aims: to identify specific tasks and competencies associated with basic literacy and numeration skills which children in Australia need to master; to prepare appropriate performance (criterion-referenced) tests to measure levels of competence in the basic…

Reviewed are eight tools for assessing and teaching arithmetic skills with handicapped students. (DLS)

The author describes the structure, content, and standardization of the Stanford Mental Arithmetic Test (SMAT), which was developed at Stanford University from 1973 to 1975. (MN)

The author advocates a return to "traditional" elementary algebra content. Several roles for algebra manipulation are identified, including making arithmetic more interesting and understandable and providing facility indispensable for both the technician and the mathematician. (PK)