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Teaching Children Mathematics

2002 Volume 8, Number 6

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Number of articles: 8

  1. Racing against Time: Using Technology To Explore Distance, Rate, and Time

    N Kathryn Essex, Diana V. Lambdin & Rebecca H. McGraw

    Investigates ways to analyze change in various contexts. Focuses on computer technology providing contexts for children's investigations of patterns of change and helping to develop foundational... More

    pp. 322-26

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  2. Intuition and Research: Are They Compatible?

    Jim Dorward

    Describes a situation resulting from a research study on the use of Web-based manipulatives differed from the intuition of teachers. Discusses the reactions of the teachers who participated in the ... More

    pp. 329-32

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  3. Learning Geometry in a Dynamic Computer Environment

    Michael T. Battista

    Investigates uses of interactive geometry software to enhance students' understanding and reasoning about two-dimensional shapes. Describes basic principles that underlie high-quality geometry... More

    pp. 333-39

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  4. The Role of Technology in Early Childhood Learning

    Douglas H. Clements & Julie Sarama

    Reviews research on the appropriateness of computer use with young children. Discusses the effects computer use on children's lives, interaction, social and emotional development, learning and... More

    pp. 340-43

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  5. Bridging the Gap: Using Interactive Computer Tools To Build Fraction Schemes

    John Olive

    Explores ways to help children make connections between whole-number multiplication and their notion of a fraction. Illustrates an approach to constructing fraction concepts that builds on children... More

    pp. 356-61

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  6. Powerful Software To Enhance the Elementary School Mathematics Program

    John Kerrigan

    Analyzes mathematics software programs to find engaging and easy-to-use software for integration into the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Discusses criteria for judging good software and ... More

    pp. 364-70

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  7. What Are Virtual Manipulatives?

    Patricia S. Moyer, Johnna J. Bolyard & Mark A. Spikell

    Defines virtual manipulatives and stresses their advantages for classroom use. Presents examples on the Internet and discusses current and potential use of virtual manipulatives. (KHR) More

    pp. 372-77

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  8. Using Interactive Web Sites To Enhance Mathematics Learning

    Wendy Rich & Jeane Joyner

    Investigates the effects of computers and Internet technology on teaching and learning. Presents electronic examples that integrate well with high-quality mathematics instructional programs. (KHR) More

    pp. 380-83

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