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Peer reviewedAnghileri, Julia; Beishuizen, Meindert; Van Putten, Kees – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2002
Explores written calculation methods for division used by pupils in England (n=276) and the Netherlands (n=259). Analyses informal strategies and identifies progression towards more structured procedures that result from different teaching approaches. Comparison of methods used shows greater success in the Dutch approach which is based on…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Division
Peer reviewedSlesnick, Twila – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1982
The hypothesis investigated is that understanding of the long division algorithm requires a higher cognitive level than understanding of fundamental division concepts. Sixth-grade children were tested on performance and understanding of a given algorithm and concepts of division. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Division
