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Beishuizen, Meindert; Anghileri, Julia – Mathematics in School, 1998
Compares the approaches to teaching division in Britain and in Holland where different emphasis is placed on the development of mental and written methods. Describes how it is common for pupils in Britain to work from an early stage with pencil and paper rather than mentally whereas early emphasis is placed on mental strategies in Holland. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Computation, Division
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Melrose, Jean; Rowe, Susan – Mathematics in School, 1989
Describes number strips, arrow diagrams, and grids for number operations. Provides diagrams for the activity materials. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Haigh, Gordon – Mathematics in School, 1990
Discusses a number series made from the multiplication of numbers to digits. Presents a number series for diverse multiplication numbers. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Smith, Robert – Mathematics in School, 1989
Explores mathematical methods children use to find answers for themselves. Describes some methods used for multiplication and subtraction problems. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Robson, Eleanor – Mathematics in School, 1998
Presents activities on writing and learning about cuneiform numerals and some mathematical and numerical topics in the context of Mesopotamian culture. Includes resources for further reading. (ASK)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Matthews, Julia – Mathematics in School, 1989
This article examines the level of understanding by children (six- to seven-year-olds) of the addition and equality symbols. The article reports that about half of the subjects were unable to write the mathematical expression of simple addition while they were able to do it verbally. (YP)
Descriptors: Addition, Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Education