November 1960
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The Arithmetic Teacher
The first half of the twentieth century has seen many studies made by educators to determine the most desirable time to start a planned sequential instructional program in arithmetic for the young child. These studies have presented findings that vary from initial instruction starting in the first grade to a recommendation that beginning formalized instruction be delayed until the seventh grade. However, these studies indicate that, in general, the young child benefits when systematic instruction starts during his first-grade experiences.