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Girling, Michael – Mathematics Teaching, 1977
The author redefines basic numeracy as the ability to use a four-function calculator sensibly. He then defines "sensibly" and considers the place of algorithms in the scheme of mathematical calculations. (MN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Calculators, Computation
Cohen, Don – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
Upper elementary school students created their own algorithms for finding products of whole numbers. The algorithms were similar to familiar ones for finding products involving 9 and 11. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Cohen, Donald – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
The observations of a fifth-grade student concerning number patterns are recorded and discussed. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
