The Development of Calculating Techniques.

Ford, Kevin

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ERIC Number: EJ201909

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Publication Date: 1978

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The Development of Calculating Techniques.

Ford, Kevin

Australian Mathematics Teacher, v34 n5-6 p141-48 Oct-Dec 1978

Early calculating methods and devices are discussed. These include finger products, the abacus, ancient multiplication algorithms, Napier's bones, and monograms. (MP)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History, Multiplication, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles

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Language: English

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