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ERIC Number: EJ174302
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Should Science Be Used to Teach Mathematical Skills?
Kren, Sandra R.; Huntsberger, John P.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 14, 6, 557-61, Nov 77
Studies elementary school childrens' abilities in (1) measuring and constructing angles, and (2) interpreting and constructing linear graphs as a result of instructional formats. Partitioned into instructional treatments of (1) science, (2) science-mathematics, (3) mathematics, and (4) control were 161 fourth- and fifth-grade children. Mathematics and science-mathematics treatments were found to be equally effective. (CP)
Descriptors: Achievement, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Improvement Programs, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Science Curriculum, Skill Development, Teaching Methods, Transfer of Training
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Identifiers: Science A Process Approach