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Alderdice, Kay – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
A description is given of a game used to give a continuous review of multiplication facts and illustrate certain properties. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Games, Instruction, Learning Activities
Cohen, Don – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
Upper elementary school students created their own algorithms for finding products of whole numbers. The algorithms were similar to familiar ones for finding products involving 9 and 11. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Jones, Chris – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
An example of a lesson involving calculators that focused on calculator use is given. An examination of the traditional algorithm by the students led to student-directed investigations. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
Cofman, Judita – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
An approach to teaching multiplication and division with negative numbers that focuses on graphs to illustrate concepts is revealed. The material and problems used are presented with comments on the teaching methods applied with 11-year-olds. (MP)
Descriptors: Division, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts