Times Ancient and Modern.

Albany, Eric

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Publication Date: 1972

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Times Ancient and Modern

Albany, Eric

Mathematics in School, 1, 5, 2-5, Jul 72

A discussion of the various algorithms used for multiplication. Repeated addition, arrays, the distributive law, Egyptian and Russian Peasant Multiplication, Gelosia, Napier's Rods and Genaille's Rods are all described, and examples of multiplying using each method are explained. (DT)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, History, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Enrichment, Multiplication

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