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James, John – Instructor, 1987
Activities and manipulative materials for helping children see and understand fractions are described. (MT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedLovell, Robert – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Four noncommutative groups are given, to be used by students to construct the operation tables and verify that each structure is noncommutative. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Functions (Mathematics), Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedVan de Walle, John; Thompson, Charles S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
The notion of partitioning is used to help develop simple number concepts, counting skills, place value concepts, and division with two-digit divisors. Working with counters, base blocks, and other materials is carefully explicated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Division, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedKopp, Claire B. – Developmental Psychology, 1976
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Infants, Manipulative Materials, Premature Infants
Russell, Sheila – Mathematics Teaching, 1973
Discusses children's concept of number and number operations and describes activities which help to develop number concepts and skills. (JP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Instruction
Peer reviewedDashiell, William H.; Yawkey, Thomas D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Addition, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Instruction
Peer reviewedSeefeldt, Carol – Young Children, 1972
Practical suggestions on utilizing various types of boxes in activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. (SP)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Childrens Games, Curriculum Development, Manipulative Materials
Peer reviewedArmstrong, Jenny R.; Schmidt, Harold – Arithmetic Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Manipulative Materials, Mild Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedOrlov, K. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1971
Descriptors: Algebra, Instruction, Manipulative Materials, Methods Research
Peer reviewedKieren, Thomas E. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1971
A review of research involving the utilization of manipulative materials in improving mathematics learning is presented. Subsequent assessment and discussion is included. (JG)
Descriptors: Achievement, Experiential Learning, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedBartel, Elaine V. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Laboratory Techniques, Manipulative Materials
Peer reviewedArmitage, J. V. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1969
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Induction, Instruction, Logic
Peer reviewedScott, Joseph – Arithmetic Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
Duncan, Ruth K.; Sanders, Walter J. – Instructor, 1980
Describes a system utilizing numbered chips to teach middle graders to manipulate positive and negative integers. (SJL)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Elementary School Mathematics, Integers, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedDunlap, William P.; Brennan, Alison H. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
The authors support use of manipulative aids in teaching learning disabled students but caution that the selection and application of a manipulative aid should not be a haphazard process. Guidelines are given for using manipulative aids in teaching students who are experiencing difficulty in mastering mathematical concepts. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Manipulative Materials, Object Manipulation
