This is one of a series that is a collection of translations from the extensive Soviet literature of the past 25 years on research in the psychology of mathematics instruction. It also includes works on methods of teaching mathematics directly influenced by the psychological research. Selected papers and books considered to be of value to the American mathematics educator have been translated from the Russian and appear in this series for the first time in English. The aim of this series is to acquaint mathematics educators and teachers with directions, ideas, and accomplishments in the psychology of mathematical instruction in the Soviet Union. Volume VII - Children's Capacity for Learning MathematicsSteffe, Leslie P., Ed.; And Others 1975 | 276 paginas | pdf online: ERICThe work of El'konin, Davydov, and Minskaya reported in this volume represents a start toward the alleviation of the lack of theory-based experimental investigations of mathematics learning and teaching. TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction, Leslie SteffeLearning Capacity and Age Level, D. B. El'konin and V. V..DavydovPrimary Schoolchildren's Intellectual Capabilities and the Content of Instruction, D. B. El'koninLogical and Psychological Problems of Elementary Mathematics as an Academic Subject, V. V. DavydovThe Psychological Characteristics of the "Prenumerical" Period of Mathematics Instruction, V. V. Davydov Developing the Concept of Number by Means of the Relationship of Quantities, G. I. Minskaya Volume VIII - Methods of Teaching MathematicsSteffe, Leslie P., Ed.; And Others 1975 | 290 paginas | pdf online: ERICThis volume contains four articles: Principles, Forms, and Methods of Mathematics Instruction; ; ; and Independent Work for Pupils in Arithmetic Lessons in the Early GradesTABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction, Leslie P. SteffePrinciples, Forms, and Methods of Mathematics Instruction, I. A. Gibsh The Relation Between Mathematics Instruction and Life, G. G. Maslova and. A. D. Semushin The Pupil's Activity as a Necessary Condition for Improving the Quality of Instruction, I. A. Gibsh Independent Work for Pupils in Arithmetic Lessons in the Early Grades, M. I. MoreVolume IX - Problem Solving Processes of Mentally Retarded ChildrenClarkson, Sandra P., Ed.; And Others1975 | 184 paginas | pdfonline: ERICThe articles in this volume are concerned with the instruction in problem solving of mentally retarded pupils in the auxiliary schools of the Soviet Union. Both articles in this volume describe research in problem solving and also provide concrete suggestions for improving instruction. The literature reviews contained in these articles provide us with much information on the state of research in the Soviet Union on problem solving in mathematics.TABLE OF CONTENTSThe Solution of Complex Arithmetic Problems in Auxiliary School, K. A. Mikhal'skii Basic Difficulties Encountered in Auxiliary School Pupils in Solving Arithmetic Problems, M. I. Ku'mitskaya Volume X - Teaching Mathematics to Mentally Retarded ChildrenClarkson, Sandra P., Ed.; And Others1975 | 184 paginas | pdfonline: ERICThe articles in this volume deal with the instruction in geometry and arithmetic of mentally retarded pupils in the Soviet Union. These pupils attend special schools, called auxiliary schools, where they are trained in content that can later be related to specific job skills. Authors of the articles have attempted to identify the specific knowledge that