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Kamii, Constance; Rummelsburg, Judith – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2008
To build cognitive foundation for number, twenty-six low-performing, low-SES first graders did mathematical physical-knowledge activities, such as "bowling," during the first half of the year. As their arithmetic readiness developed, they tried more word problems and games. At the end of the year, these children did better in mental arithmetic and…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Mental Computation, Number Concepts, Word Problems (Mathematics)