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ERIC Number: EJ163029
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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A General Concept Internalization Model Exemplified by the Long Division Algorithm
MacDonald, T. H.
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 8, 2, 157-166, May 77
The author develops a four-stage model for concept-internalization. The stages are: (1) concrete structure; (2) linguistic structure; (3) algorithm; and (4) mastery. The model is related to teaching methods and the teaching of long division is examined in detail. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Development, Division, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Theories, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Teaching Methods
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