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Mathematics Teaching Incorporating Micromath, 2006
This article presents the Association of Teachers of Mathematics' response to the position statement produced by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) in May 2006, which describes their suggested approach to teaching calculations in KS2. Mathematics teachers argue that the methods being suggested are outdated and have been superseded by…
Descriptors: Teacher Associations, Criticism, Position Papers, Mathematics Instruction
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Kiehl, Charles F.; Harper, B. Ann – Education, 1979
An overview of the disadvantages and advantages of the mini-calculator in the public school classroom. While some educators fear students won't learn basic arithmetic and will become dependent on the calculator, others note its value in skill reinforcement, motivation, job preparation, and saving time in the classroom. (SB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education