An Experimental Study to Determine the Relative Difficulty of the Elementary Number Combinations in Addition and Multiplication (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harry Vance Holloway

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656149035 ISBN 13: 9780656149032

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the hidden difficulty of basic math facts to guide teaching and practice.

This scholarly study examines the relative difficulty of elementary addition and multiplication facts, aiming to help teachers tailor drills and pacing. It investigates how students master these core number facts, offering detailed analysis of errors, time spent, and retention across groups of learners.

Through a large-scale evaluation, the book presents practical guidance on grouping, sequencing, and assessment. It discusses methods for measuring difficulty, contrasts between addition and multiplication learning, and offers classroom-ready recommendations to improve efficiency and understanding in early arithmetic.

• Clear methods for evaluating which facts are harder for learners and why.
• Evidence-driven guidance on optimal group sizes and placement of challenging items.
• Insights into how time, errors, and retention relate to mastery of number facts.
• Suggestions for coordinating instruction with subtraction and division to reinforce number sense.

Ideal for educators, curriculum planners, and researchers seeking practical, data-backed strategies to strengthen arithmetic fundamentals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656149035
• ISBN 13: 9780656149032
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 113