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Brown, Stephen I. – Mathematics Teaching, 1974
The author advocates the classroom consideration of new algorithms as a means of leading students to make original hypotheses. He discusses a multiplication algorithm based on the differences between squares. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Morley, Arthur – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Described are two methods of calculating developed by the Dutch WISKOBAS Project: addition and subtraction with a loop abacus and multiplication using a grid model. (MP)
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Cognitive Development, 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
Jones, Chris – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
An example of a lesson involving calculators that focused on calculator use is given. An examination of the traditional algorithm by the students led to student-directed investigations. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
Kent, David – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
A method is described for working multiplication problems by counting on fingers. (DT)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
