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Multiplication Made Easier.
Dabell, John – Basic Skills, 2001
Describes strategies for teaching elementary students to solve a multiplication problem using the lattice method. (JOW)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Multiplication, Numeracy
Musing on Multiplication
Brown, Stephen I. – Mathematics Teaching, 1974
The author advocates the classroom consideration of new algorithms as a means of leading students to make original hypotheses. He discusses a multiplication algorithm based on the differences between squares. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Consider Your Alternatives.
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Spitler, Gail – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Allowing students to examine different ways of performing an operation is suggested as a means of increasing their understanding. (MP)
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Computation, Concept Formation
Multiplication and Division Algorithms in German Schools.
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Kulm, Gerald – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
The multiplication and division algorithms that are taught in German schools are presented. It is suggested that these algorithms may be better than standard algorithms in terms of development of useful concepts and processes. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Division, Elementary Education
A New Multiplication Algorithm: On the Complexity of Simplicity
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Brown, Stephen I. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
A multiplication algorithm based on a perfect square is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Curriculum, Discovery Learning
Let's Do It: With Powers of Ten.
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Leutzinger, Larry P.; Nelson, Glenn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Some techniques for developing the ability to multiply and divide by powers of ten with ease and understanding are presented. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Algorithms, Division, Elementary Education
Preteaching versus Concurrent Teaching of the Component Skills of a Multiplication Algorithm.
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Carnine, Douglas – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1980
The time at which component skills are taught is studied to see whether it is a significant instructional variable. This research involved the instruction of a multiplication algorithm to 15 below-average first graders. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 1
Errors That Are Common in Multiplication.
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Kilian, Lawrence; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
A study to determine if "random" or "careless" errors in multiplication made by individual students take on discernible patterns is described. Implications for teaching are discussed. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Testing the Maturity for Learning the Algorithm of Multiplication
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Ter Heege, Hans – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1978
The focus is upon the introduction of multiplication within the framework of an algorithm program. Analysis of some observations of student solutions to multiplication problems is included. (MN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 3
Creating Algorithms for Multiplication
Cohen, Don – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
Upper elementary school students created their own algorithms for finding products of whole numbers. The algorithms were similar to familiar ones for finding products involving 9 and 11. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Dear Verity: Why Are All the Dictionaries Wrong?
Dempsey, Deirdre; Marshall, John – Phi Delta Kappan, 2001
An education major enrolled in a mathematics education course ponders confusing definitions of "multiplication" functions in dictionaries and in a handout on Euclid. This student teacher wants to teach elementary students what multiplication really is, not just impart an algorithmic skill. (MLH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Definitions, Dictionaries, Education Majors
The Fourth Operation is not Fundamental--Fractional Numbers and Problem Solving
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Zweng, Marilyn J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
A case is given against teaching division of fractional numbers. Types of problems usually solved by division are solved by methods involving only multiplication. (JP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Division, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Teaching Multiplication and Division Algorithms
Hazekamp, Donald W. – NCTM Yearbook, 1978
Instructional sequences are presented for teaching two-digit multiplication and division with one- and two-digit divisors using a base-oriented approach. (MN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Division, Elementary Education
Teacher-Computer Interaction in Teaching a Mathematics Lesson.
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Andersen, Lyle E.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Ways to combine the strengths of teacher and computer are suggested. Multiplication concepts and an algorithm for multiplication are taught in the same lessons. The computer is used as an electronic chalkboard to teach at a semiconcrete level. The computer program is included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Lattice Multiplication and Division.
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Broadbent, Frank W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
A modern adaptation of the historic lattice algorithm which can be used for multiplication and division is discussed. How it works is clearly illustrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Division, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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