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A Multiplication Algorithm for Two Integers.
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Pinchback, C. L.; Tomer, Damber S. – Mathematics Teacher, 2002
Discusses an algorithm from Vedic mathematics that has similarities to FOIL and the standard algorithm for multiplication. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education
The Fourth Operation is not Fundamental
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Zweng, Marilyn J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1972
The role of division of whole numbers in problem solving and the implications for teaching division computation are examined. Deleting the teaching of division facts, and obtaining solutions by using multiplication facts, is advocated. (DT)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Division, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Problem Solving and Multiplication of Rational Numbers--Three Old Devices
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Clason, Robert G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Algorithms, History, Mathematics, Mathematics Education
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
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
Creativity in General Mathematics.
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Zeddies, Melvin L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Examples of student-developed methods for dividing fractions and dividing and multiplying whole numbers are presented. Both are selected to show mathematical creativity in general mathematics students which would often be overlooked. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Creativity, Division, Elementary Secondary Education
A Variation on a Very Familiar Algorithm.
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Zeilberger, Doron; Todd, Philip – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
An unusual way of using the long multiplication algorithm to solve problems is presented. It is conceptually harder, since it involves negative numbers but is easier to perform once mastered, since the size of the multiplication table required is smaller than the standard one. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication
The Monsters in Multiplication.
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Bolduc, Elroy J., Jr. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
A learning pattern designed to help students cut down the amount of memorization needed in learning the basic multiplication facts is suggested and reviewed. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
Understanding, Doing, and Teaching Multiplication.
Lampert, Magdalene – 1985
The concept of multiplication is described and illustrated using several different representational systems. A conceptual approach to teaching mathematics is compared with the procedural approach commonly found in the school curriculum. Four different methods of representing the multiplication process with numbers larger than ten are presented:…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Computation, Educational Research
Multiplication and Division. Mathematics-Methods Program Unit.
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LeBlanc, John F.; And Others – 1976
This unit is 1 of 12 developed for the university classroom portion of the Mathematics-Methods Program (MMP), created by the Indiana University Mathematics Education Development Center (MEDC) as an innovative program for the mathematics training of prospective elementary school teachers (PSTs). Each unit is written in an activity format that…
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Division, Elementary Education