Which Operation? Certainly Not Division!.

Fielker, David S.

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ERIC Number: EJ348094

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Which Operation? Certainly Not Division!

Fielker, David S.

For the Learning of Mathematics, v6 n3 p34-38 Nov 1986

How children perceive doubling and halving numbers is discussed, with many examples. The use of calculators is integrated. The tendency to avoid division if other ways of solving a problem can be found was noted. (MNS)

Descriptors: Calculators, Cognitive Processes, Computation, Division, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mental Computation, Multiplication, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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