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Peer reviewedPlunkett, Stuart – Mathematics in School, 1979
It is suggested that the reasons for teaching the standard written algorithms for calculations are not out of date. Alternative algorithms, such as mental algorithms, calculators, and nonstandard written methods, are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education
Hart, Maurice – Mathematics Teaching, 1979
One teacher's struggle with conveying a concrete realization of the subtraction algorithm to students leads to a discussion of elementary mathematics instruction in general. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedSorkin, Sylvia J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Presented is a way to provide students with a review and an appreciation of the versatility of pointers in data structures by improvising with binary trees. Examples are described using the Pascal programing language. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Download full textStolarz, Theodore J. – 1979
The uses of programable calculators in the mathematics classroom are presented. A discussion of the "microelectronics revolution" that has brought programable calculators into our society is also included. Pointed out is that the logical or mental processes used to program the programable calculator are identical to those used to program…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Cognitive Processes, Computer Programs
