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Peer reviewedKamii, Constance; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Prior studies indicate that, given time to develop their own algorithms, primary students will process multidigit addition or subtraction problems from left to right. Gives evidence to support that idea, describes methods of getting students to invent their own algorithms, and discusses advantages of child-invented procedures. (21 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Classroom Communication, Computation
