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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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Neumann, Maureen D. – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2014
The perception of what a teacher says s/he does in the classroom may or may not match the reality of their actual teaching practice. This case study considers one second-grade teacher's instructional methods and pedagogical decisions when teaching number sense and her perception of what informed her teaching practice. This teacher supported…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers, Grade 2
Moyer-Packenham, Patricia S.; Bolyard, Johnna J.; Tucker, Stephen I. – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2014
Recently, over 40 states in the United States adopted the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) which include standards for content and eight standards for mathematical practices. The purpose of this study was to better understand the nature of young children's mathematical practices through an exploratory examination of the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Problem Solving, Grade 2
Empson, Susan B. – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2014
Decision making during instruction that is responsive to children's mathematical thinking is examined reflexively by the researcher in the context of teaching second graders. Focus is on exploring how the research base on learning informs teaching decisions that are oriented to building on children's sound conceptions. The development of…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Young Children, Mathematical Logic, Grade 2
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Slovin, Hannah – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2011
A design research study was conducted over two years with 20 second grade students who are part of the Measure Up (MU) research and development project underway at the University of Hawai'i. Students were asked to count in multiple bases. After doing so, they were asked how they knew when to go to a new place value and why it was necessary. All 20…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Number Concepts, Grade 2, Mathematics Education
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Miller, Susan P.; Kaffar, Bradley J. – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2011
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of using the concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) teaching sequence with integrated strategy instruction for developing addition with regrouping competence among students with learning difficulties in mathematics. A total of 16 lessons were provided to 24 students during a six-week…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Addition, Mathematics Instruction
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Reed, Michelle K. – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2008
Schools following the Montessori philosophy use individual and small-group teaching methods and hands-on, concrete materials. This study investigated the understanding of place value concepts and abilities of Montessori students by comparing interview task responses of 93 students in grades 1-3 in a Montessori school (n = 47) and in a mostly…
Descriptors: Montessori Schools, Data Analysis, Number Concepts, Grade 1