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Peer reviewedHiebert, James – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
What research says about the learning and teaching of decimal fractions is summarized, with some instructional strategies and activities to improve learning suggested. (MNS)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Decimal Fractions, Educational Research, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedShumway, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
The roles of both positive and negative instances in concept formation are discussed. Based on research results, the article stresses ideas that the classroom teacher could try in order to aid concept learning. Several specific examples, based on the concept of commutivity, are given. (LS)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedBattista, Michael T.; Clements, Douglas H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Shortcomings of current curricula for geometry in the elementary school are discussed. The use of the computer programing language Logo to develop geometric ideas is described, with supporting research. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development
