Should We Say Times?.

Anghileri, Julie

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ERIC Number: EJ321571

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Publication Date: 1985

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Should We Say Times?

Anghileri, Julie

Mathematics in School, v14 n3 p24-26 May 1985

Discusses the interpretation given to the multiplication symbol ("x") in elementary school textbooks, the meaning of multiplication, and how it should be introduced to children. Also considers several aspects of multiplication, including: (1) equal steps on a line; (2) the array; (3) equal groupings; and (4) allocation (rate). (JN)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication, Textbooks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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