The Application of the Meaning Theory to the Teaching of Arithmetic in Selected Third Grade Classes of Indian Children in the Public Schools of New Mexico

Author

Hitoshi Ikeda

Publication Date

8-15-1961

Abstract

The purposes of this study were (1) to initiate in selected third grade classes in New Mexico, a planned program of arithmetic instruction based on the meaningful approach to the teaching of arithmetic; (2) to determine the effectiveness of the program in terms of children's achievement in arithmetic; and (3) to determine the attitude of pupils and teachers toward the program of instruction.

Document Type

Dissertation

Language

English

Degree Name

Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy

First Committee Member (Chair)

Miles Vernon Zintz

Second Committee Member

George Leonard Keppers

Third Committee Member

Tom Taketo Sasaki

Recommended Citation

Ikeda, Hitoshi. "The Application of the Meaning Theory to the Teaching of Arithmetic in Selected Third Grade Classes of Indian Children in the Public Schools of New Mexico." (1961). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/educ_teelp_etds/262