Let's Do It: Developing Mathematical Understandings with Bead Strings.

Horak, Virginia M.; Horak, Willis J.

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ERIC Number: EJ273162

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Dec

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Let's Do It: Developing Mathematical Understandings with Bead Strings.

Horak, Virginia M.; Horak, Willis J.

Arithmetic Teacher, v30 n4 p6-9 Dec 1982

Ways in which bead strings can be used for reinforcement and concept development are noted. After discussion on how to make bead strings, the material looks at: (1) prenumber concepts; (2) more than, less than; (3) conservation of number and numerals and numerousness; (4) addition and subtraction; and (5) place value. (MP)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Drills (Practice), Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Materials, Number Concepts

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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