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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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White, Paul; Mitchelmore, Mike; Wilson, Sue; Faragher, Rhonda – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2009
Being numerate involves using mathematical ideas efficiently to make sense of the world, which is much more than just being able to calculate. What is needed is the accurate interpretation of mathematical information and the ability to draw sound conclusions based on mathematical reasoning. This skill may be called "critical numeracy", defined as…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Mathematical Concepts
Faragher, Rhonda; Brady, Jo; Clarke, Barbara; Gervasoni, Ann – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2008
The mathematical development of children with Down syndrome (DS) is largely uncharted territory and yet the experience of parents and teachers reminds people that children with DS can and do learn mathematics. In this article, the authors describe a study that examines the mathematical development of children with DS, and offer suggestions arising…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Student Development
Faragher, Rhonda – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2004
Since the early 1980s, it has become increasingly common for children with special needs to be included in regular classrooms. In this article, the author addresses issues surrounding the inclusion of students with special needs into the regular classroom. She discusses potential sources of difficulty with mathematics and suggests strategies to…
Descriptors: Inclusive Schools, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Classroom Techniques, Teaching Methods