Research into Practice. Constructivism and First-Grade Arithmetic.

Kamii, Constance; Lewis, Barbara A.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Research into Practice. Constructivism and First-Grade Arithmetic.

Kamii, Constance; Lewis, Barbara A.

Arithmetic Teacher, v38 n1 p36-37 Sep 1990

Advocated is the use of everyday games and situations instead of the traditional use of textbooks, workbooks, and worksheets. New goals and principles for the beginning arithmetic student are presented. Modifications of activities that promote the constructivist ideal are included. (KR)

Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Conservation (Concept), Developmental Stages, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 1, Learning Activities, Learning Theories, Mathematics Education, Piagetian Theory

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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