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Suydam, Marilyn N., Ed.; Reys, Robert E., Ed. – 1978
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) 1978 Yearbook contains fourteen articles covering a broad spectrum of computational topics. The first article considers the role of computational skills in the world of today and tomorrow. Several articles focus attention on how to help children master the basic facts. Algorithms for…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Calculators, Diagnostic Teaching
Peer reviewedTalton, Carolyn F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
The author suggests that, through using the outlined question model and suggested classroom activities, elementary students will improve their abilities to analyze routine, one-step word problems and make a plan for the solution. It is further argued that the same algorithm can be applied to multistep problems by using specified questions. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Computation, Concept Formation
