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Peer reviewedWheatley, Charlotte L.; Wheatley, Grayson H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Since early childhood is a critical time to build a readiness for problem solving, 12 specific activities, with problems, are suggested. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Primary Education
Peer reviewedHobbs, Sandy; And Others – Scottish Educational Review, 1980
"Mental work" recorded in primary mathematics classes as part of the Classroom Interaction Process is not a simple, single activity of drill or quiz but a set of overlapping activities with different functions. A more analytical approach to mental work is advocated to enhance its usefulness as a classroom activity. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques, Definitions, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedMwangi, Wangari; Sweller, John – Cognition and Instruction, 1998
First of three experiments compared third graders who had studied worked, two-step arithmetic word problems to those learning through conventional problem solving. The former grouped showed superior test performance. In experiments two and three, children presented with integrated worked examples outperformed those presented with split-source…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Mathematics Skills, Primary Education
