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Peer reviewedFord, Kevin – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Early calculating methods and devices are discussed. These include finger products, the abacus, ancient multiplication algorithms, Napier's bones, and monograms. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedCoates, Geoff – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Discusses the mistakes of Kirschner, the German philosopher and mathematician, in calculating factorials of large numbers by hand in the 1600s. Uses computer technology to calculate those numbers now. (ASK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics History
Peer reviewedRudd, David – School Science and Mathematics, 1978
Modern sophisticated computers are shown to multiply the same way the ancient Egyptians did more than 4000 years ago--by doubling and adding. (MN)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Science Education, Computers, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedKrulik, Stephen – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Drill activities for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division that are derived from the history of mathematics are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Division, Elementary Education
