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Mercer, Joseph – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Raises and responds to questions about what and how to teach mathematics with the availability of calculators to all students. Discusses whether students need basic facts, mechanical skills, and knowledge of computational algorithms. Argues that students need to develop number sense and analytical skills using simple, symbolic, and graphing…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Calculators, Elementary Secondary Education