Stigler shows that direct explanation in teaching math to young children works well in Japan. In the U.S., too much reliance may be placed on concrete experiences without verbal explanation. A more relaxed pace of learning and less use ...
Language, math, computersPresents an overview of the article `Integrating the Language Arts Curriculum with Computer Applications in Mathematics,' by Timothy L.Y. Wilson and Kathy Fite.Tice, Terrence NEducation Digest
July 1991 `Journal of Research in Mathematics Education' (vol. 22, no. 4), 297-353; Listings; Research summaries; Discussion; Comparisons by area of interest.Tice, T.NEducation Digest
Math AnxietyThis article focuses on the research paper "Answers to Questions About Math Anxiety," published in the February 1988 issue of the journal "School Science and Mathematics." The answers in the paper chiefly refer to causes, de...
Porter's study, Do Textbooks Dictate the Content of Mathematics Instruction in Elementary Schools?, which appeared in the Fall 1989 issue of American Educational Research Journal. Teachers diverge in important ways regarding topic selection, content em...
Elementary and middle school math; Article by John W. McBride and Fredrick L. Silverman titled, `Integrating Elementary/Middle School Science and Mathematics'; Separation between different levels of science and math instruction; More.Tice, T.N...
Focuses on the analysis of the 113 primary studies for `Assessing the Relationship Between Attitude Toward Mathematics and Achievement in Mathematics: A Meta-Analysis,' performed by Xin Ma and Nand Kishor published in the January 19...
Saxe reviews the fast-growing literature and uses an account from his recent work with child candy-sellers in northeastern Brazil, in the article "Candy Selling and Math Learning," published in the August-September 1988 issue of t...
More on NAEP: MathCites discussions of the fourth National Assessment of Educational Progress in the United States. Trends across the assessments; Upturn at the high school level; Increase in advanced classes; Adult functioning in the society.Tice, Terrence ...
Math ResearchThe article informs that author Marilyn N. Suydam was responsible for the eighteenth annual listing, "Research on Mathematics Education Reported in 1987," published in the July 1988 issue of the "Journal of Mathematics Education."Lice, Terrence Neducation digest...