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Reimann, Kurt W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
A generalized method of synthetic division where the divisor polynomial may be of any degree equal to or larger than 1, and the dividend polynomial may be of equal or larger degree than the divisor polynomial and a generalization of the familiar remainder theorem, are presented. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Division, Mathematics Curriculum
Hadar, Nitsa – Mathematics Teaching, 1979
Suggestions for teaching the concept of division by zero are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Division, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Concepts
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Novillis, Carol F. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The author feels teaching division of fractions is worthwhile because it will help students understand other algorithms. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Division, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Kulm, Gerald – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
The multiplication and division algorithms that are taught in German schools are presented. It is suggested that these algorithms may be better than standard algorithms in terms of development of useful concepts and processes. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Division, Elementary Education
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Leutzinger, Larry P.; Nelson, Glenn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Some techniques for developing the ability to multiply and divide by powers of ten with ease and understanding are presented. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Algorithms, Division, Elementary Education