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Peer reviewedSowell, David – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
Described is a student-discovered algorithm for solving a problem involving division by a fraction. (RS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Division, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedSchultz, James E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
The method described here converts a given problem in a base other than ten to a related problem in base ten, solves the related problem in base ten, and converts the answer back to the original base. Limitations are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Calculators, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedReardin, C. Richard, Jr. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1973
A rationale is given for the Russian-peasant algorithm for multiplication indicating why it works as well as how it works. (DT)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics
Peer reviewedOlson, Melfried; Olson, Judith – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Describes a pattern which emerged from an examination of the digits of the squares of numbers. Provides eight examples having the pattern at the units or tens digit of the number. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Davis, Harold T. – Nat Counc Teachers Math Yearbook (31st), 1969
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedBurris, Charles H.; Hobbs, Billy F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
An algorithm is provided for generating as many desired digits in the decimal representation of a rational number on a calculator. It may be used whenever the number of digits displayed on the calculator exceeds the number of digits in the denominator. (JT)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Decimal Fractions, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedBezuszka, Stanley J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
A "neat and general" divisibility algorithm for prime numbers is presented. Five illustrative examples are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedBoero, Paolo; And Others – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1989
Investigates children's behaviors and conceptual achievements in the transition from informal calculation strategies to a written division algorithm. Describes five different strategies observed in the solution of division problems. Discusses the implications of the children's behavior. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Division, Elementary Education
Download full textCote, Normand H., Ed. – 1975
This publication contains the substance of all papers submitted at the fall 1974 Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England (ATMNE) conference. As the title indicates, the focus of the publication is directed toward mathematical applications. The 25 papers cover topics ranging from applications at the elementary school level to those…
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Conference Reports, Elementary School Mathematics
