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Timothy H. Lehmann – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2024
Developing students' competence in algorithmic thinking is emerging as an objective of mathematics education, but despite its inclusion in mathematics curricula around the world, research into students' algorithmic thinking seems to be falling behind in this curriculum reform. The aim of this study was to investigate how the mathematical modelling…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Algorithms, Thinking Skills, Mathematics Instruction
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Anghileri, 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