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Peer reviewedFlexer, Roberta J. – Elementary School Journal, 1987
Documents the different problem-solving styles and approaches of two first-grade children having strong mathematical abilities. One child demonstrated an extrinsic, algorithmic style of problem-solving, while the other used an intrinsic, individual-in-control style. (NH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedWhitin, David J.; Gary, Cassandra C. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1994
Describes the use of children's literature to explore the concepts of length and partitioning in division in a first-grade classroom. Provides samples of children's illustrations and discussions. (MKR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Processes, Division, Elementary School Mathematics
Marcinkiewicz, Henryk R.; And Others – Contributions to Music Education, 1995
Discovered that the introduction of piano keyboarding into elementary school music instruction produced a positive effect regarding children's sentiment towards school. No discernible effect was revealed concerning memory skills. Includes statistical data and description of survey questionnaires. (MJP)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Enrichment
Farber, Frances D.; Putnam, Lillian R. – 1983
Since an author does not provide all critical information, a text is never fully explicit; it demands that the reader/listener supply missing elements in order to form a coherent and logical whole. A study was conducted to explore both the types of responses urban first grade students made when asked to predict a narrative ending and differences…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Beginning Reading, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis
Download full textSigrest, Christine E. – 1992
A study assessed the effectiveness of three cognitive levels of instruction with first graders--three-dimensional (3-D) instruction using real objects, two-dimensional (2-D) instruction using picture representations, and verbal instruction. The study population included 18 first-grade students between the ages of 6 and 8 at a small elementary city…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Concept Formation, Elementary School Students
Iowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. Div. of Instructional Services. – 1986
The revised Iowa Developed Energy Activity Sampler (IDEAS) was compiled using the original IDEAS program and the Energy Conservation Activity Packets (ECAPS). This booklet provides activities for teachers to use in the primary elementary grades (K-2). The activities are organized into nine units, with units I through VIII containing three…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Electricity, Elementary School Curriculum, Energy Conservation
Iowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. – 1987
The revised Iowa Developed Energy Activity Sampler (IDEAS) was compiled using the original IDEAS program and the Energy Conservation Activity Packets (ECAPS). This booklet provides activities for teachers to use in the primary elementary grades (K-2). The activities are organized into nine units, with units 1 through 8 containing three activities…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Electricity, Elementary School Curriculum, Energy Conservation
