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Peer reviewedThwaites, G. N. – Mathematics in School, 1989
Discusses a counting system and number operations. Suggests six distinct areas in a "number" subject: one-to-one correspondences; simple counting process; complicated counting process; addition and multiplication; algorithms for the operations; and the decimal system. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedBohan, Harry; Bohan, Susan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Uses ancient Egyptian numeration system in a new setting to extend the concepts of base, place value, and correspondence. Discusses similarities and differences between the Egyptian and decimal systems. Students are asked to propose changes to make the Egyptian system easier. (LDR)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedSinclair, Anne; Scheuer, Nora – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1993
Six-year-olds from Switzerland (n=30) and Argentina (15 middle- and 15 lower-class) were tested for understanding of inequalities between multidigit numbers and place value. Students could explain size relationships better than place value. The three types of children performed differently. (Contains 30 references.) (JAF)
Descriptors: Chi Square, Comparative Testing, Foreign Countries, Inequality (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedHennemann, A. Louise; Hennemann, Willard – School Science and Mathematics, 1983
Use of the hand-dialed, transparent, nonelectronic SEE-Calculator is proposed. Pupils can dial numbers into appropriate columns, watching the gears work; place-value concepts are enhanced. Both activities and flowcharting are suggested. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Audiovisual Aids, Calculators, Computation
Peer reviewedKrusen, Kim – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Described is an activity in which students develop their own number system. This activity allow students to examine the structure and history of number systems and to discover the power and respectable efficiency of the number system used today. (KR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts
Rossa, Dean – Computer Science Education, 1991
Presents eight points to emphasize when teaching the concept of place value. Contends that converting numbers from one base to another helps students understand the concept of place value and the importance of context in establishing meaning. Provides a BASIC computer program to make conversions. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Concept Formation, Context Effect
O'Banion, Carie – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1997
Provides a bibliography of children's literature exploring mathematical concepts: classification; place value and numeration systems; counting, addition, and subtraction; multiplication and division; fractions; estimation; big numbers; geometry; measurement; and games and puzzles. Highlights one book for each concept, suggests class activities,…
Descriptors: Addition, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Class Activities
