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Bartolini, Pietro – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
An instructional sequence in which number lines and beads are used to illustrate addition and subtraction of directed numbers is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Addition, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
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Riden, Chuck – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
Procedures for using a calculator to check addition and subtraction problems in bases less than 10 are described. (SD)
Descriptors: Addition, Calculators, Curriculum, Educational Media
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Nelson, Allyn H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1971
The author examines a well known number trick, in other number bases, and finds that equivalent results arise. (CT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Number Concepts
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Galbraith, Mary J. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1975
Hypothesizing that subtraction of (negative) integers requires formal operations, the author describes a study of children's understanding of related concepts. The study involves the use of apparatus embodying properties of the number line. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Integers, Learning Theories
May, Lola J. – Grade Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Addition, Arithmetic, Division, Elementary Education
Los Alamos Public Schools, NM. – 1974
This curriculum guide for grades K-6 is the first volume of a two-part series. It is meant to provide an ordered sequence of mathematical concepts from which teachers may organize an arithmetic program allowing for individual student progress with the greatest amount of individual attention. Each topic is arranged into levels based on the topic's…
Descriptors: Addition, Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum, Curriculum Guides
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McAuley, Joe – Mathematics in School, 1990
Provides methods of teaching negative number operations, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Presents examples and activities for the operations. (YP)
Descriptors: Addition, Arithmetic, Computation, Integers
Pedoe, Daniel; Pedoe, Mary – 1965
The Minnesota School Mathematics and Science Teaching (MINNEMAST) Project is characterized by its emphasis on the coordination of mathematics and science in the elementary school curriculum. Units are planned to provide children with activities in which they learn various concepts from both subject areas. Each subject is used to support and…
Descriptors: Addition, Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Heidema, Clare; And Others – 1979
This two-volume teacher's guide is to be used with a first-semester, third-grade mathematics program. The program is in large part the outgrowth of involvement with children and was influenced by information gathered in an extended pilot project conducted nationwide during 1975-79. The manner of presentation and the pedagogical ideas and tools are…
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Diagrams, Elementary Education
Heidema, Clare; And Others – 1979
This two-volume teacher's guide is to be used with a second-semester, third-grade mathematics program. The program is in large part the outgrowth of involvement with children and was influenced by information gathered in an extended pilot project conducted nationwide during 1975-79. The manner of presentation and the pedagogical ideas and tools…
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Diagrams, Elementary Education
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Fuson, Karen C.; Kwon, Youngshim – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1992
Thirty-six Korean first graders were interviewed to study their ability solving addition problems with sums of 10, single-digit sums between 10 and 18, and subtraction problems with minuends between 10 and 18. Finger methods to show sums over 10 and the regular named-10 Korean number words supported their learning of 3 efficient recomposition…
Descriptors: Addition, Concept Formation, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences
LeBlanc, John F.; And Others – 1976
This unit is 1 of 12 developed for the university classroom portion of the Mathematics-Methods Program (MMP), created by the Indiana University Mathematics Education Development Center (MEDC) as an innovative program for the mathematics training of prospective elementary school teachers (PSTs). Each unit is written in an activity format that…
Descriptors: Addition, College Mathematics, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics