Some Comments on the Teaching of Long Division.

Hoffman, N.

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Publication Date: 1978

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Some Comments on the Teaching of Long Division.

Hoffman, N.

Australian Mathematics Teacher, v34 n3-4 p95-97 Jun-Aug 1978

A current method of teaching long division using repeated subtraction is analyzed as being an example of a sound mathematical method that falls into disrepute when it results in unnecessary, length calculations. (MP)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Concept Formation, Division, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Subtraction

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