Research into Practice: Place Value and Addition and Subtraction.

Wearne, Diana; Hiebert, James

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Publication Date: 1994

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Research into Practice: Place Value and Addition and Subtraction.

Wearne, Diana; Hiebert, James

Arithmetic Teacher, v41 n5 p272-74 Jan 1994

Compares the development of two students' understanding of addition and subtraction. One student's understanding is based on memorized rules and the other's on understanding the concept of place value. Discusses the effects of different goals for instruction and the importance of understanding place value. (MDH)

Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Place Value, Problem Solving, Subtraction, Word Problems (Mathematics)

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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