Research on students' attainment on multiplication facts, common errors, and meaningful instruction is briefly cited in this review. (MNS)

Research on computational estimation is presented. Key processes used by good estimators and characteristics of good estimators are included as well as other research findings. (MNS)

Research findings on children's understanding of fractions, gleaned from interviews, are briefly noted. (MNS)

Research on homework in mathematics is briefly reviewed, with the conclusion that homework may be useful since it may increase achievement but won't decrease it. Specific suggestion for planning homework are included. (MNS)

This brief review of research on calculators indicates that they will not harm achievement and that they are helpful in problem solving and for teaching other mathematical ideas. (MNS)

This newsletter summarizes findings from research on elementary school mathematics published during 1972 that might be used by teachers. Covered is research on addition and subtraction sentences, algorithms, problem solving, instructional materials, teacher questioning patterns, cognitive levels, instructional sequences, motivation, and logic.…

This annotated bibliography lists research related to mathematics teaching and learning published in the United States in 1972. Each annotation gives major results and grade level of the study. The first section lists research summaries which review groups of research studies. The second section contains research reports which appeared in major…

Findings based on problem-solving research are summarized. Teaching strategies to help children become more successful problem solvers are indicated. (JT)

Research on the amount of questioning and the types of questions teachers ask are briefly discussed. (MNS)

Indicates how thinking strategies help children learn the basic facts for whole numbers, listing several strategies involved in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Also lists books and articles for illustrations of the strategies and how to teach them, and two sources for research findings on thinking strategies for basic facts.…

Research on how teachers treat low-achieving students is briefly noted. It seems apparent that these students are being given a poor self-image. (MNS)

This bulletin provides an overview of research studies which relate to student attitudes and interests in mathematics at the elementary school level. The studies included pertain directly to the following questions: (1) Do elementary school pupils like mathematics? (2) How important are attitudes and interests in mathematics? (3) Does a more…

This monograph focuses on the influence of meaning theory on elementary school mathematics programs and on mathematics instruction. Theories of arithmetic instruction up through 1935 are described, and the philosophy of meaning theory, contributions and discussions by mathematics educators, and applications to actual instruction are delineated for…

It is argued that mathematics is more than computation and that a mathematics curriculum with a broad base to keep career options open is essential. (MP)