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The Old and the New: An Ancient Egyptian Algorithm and the Computer

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Waters, William M., Jr.; Blakeway, Edward G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976

A program in BASIC which decomposes fractions is provided. Activities related to student use of the program are listed. (SD)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Computers, Fractions

Dot Method for Renaming Fractions.

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Beede, Rudy B. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985

Renaming fractions with the dot method is described with illustrations. It can be used to introduce renaming at the manipulative level in a meaningful way prior to moving to a more abstract level where prime factorization will be involved. (MNS)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions

A Teaching Sequence from Initial Fraction Concepts Through the Addition of Unlike Fractions

Ellerbruch, Lawrence W.; Payne, Joseph N. – NCTM Yearbook, 1978

A teaching sequence provides a guide to instruction on initial concepts of fractions, equivalent fractions, and addition with fractions. (MN)

Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Cognitive Development, Computation

Microcomputer-Assisted Discoveries: Euclidean Algorithm and Continued Fractions.

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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1983

Suggestions are given for having students write or modify computer programs for listing prime positive integers and continued fractions, to help them discover mathematical concepts. Sample programs are included. (MNS)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning

Mathematics Curriculum Guide for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. ESEA Title VII Bilingual Program. Dysart Unified School District.

Cheek, Helen – 1981

Bilingual mathematics competencies and competency-coordinated activities are provided in the four sections of this curriculum guide for kindergarten (pre-operational) and grades 1-3 (concrete-operational) children. Topic areas for kindergarten include: classification (logic); comparing/ordering/graphing; quantitative; measurement; geometry;…

Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Bilingual Education Programs, Classification