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Peer reviewedMcKillip, William D.; Aviv, Cherie Adler – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
An approach is suggested to the use of sets of practice exercises that is more like the actual use of computation by adults and may be more effective in attaining accuracy and speed. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedPlunkett, Stuart – Mathematics in School, 1979
It is suggested that the reasons for teaching the standard written algorithms for calculations are not out of date. Alternative algorithms, such as mental algorithms, calculators, and nonstandard written methods, are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education
