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1. DIVISION: WHAT DO WE MEAN BY 'EFFICIENT METHODS'?

Author

Benson, Dave

Subjects
*STUDY & teaching of division, *PROBLEM solving, *CALCULATORS, *MENTAL arithmetic, *MULTIPLICATION
Abstract

The article describes research by a group of primary and secondary education teachers that explored how students can develop more efficient calculation methods in division. Details are provided on the study how students in Year 4 through Year 7 classrooms made strategy decisions in performing division calculations, such as using mental calculations, writing the problem on paper, or using a calculator. Particular attention is given to drawing making connections to multiplication in promoting efficiency.

Published
2014

2. A RESPONSE TO GIRLING AND ZARZYCKI.

Author

Askew, Mike

Subjects
*NUMERACY, *ALGORITHMS, *MENTAL arithmetic
Abstract

Responds to publications on basic numeracy and algorithms by Michael Girling and Piotr Zarzycki. Distinction between mental calculation and paper and pencil method; Connection between particular numbers and individuals feel for the numbers; Application of a strategic or procedural method.

Published
2001