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ERIC Number: EJ165407
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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On the Understanding and Use of Mathematics
Dienes, Zoltan P.
Literacy Discussion, 8, 1, 101-120, Spr 77
Discusses the principle elements for understanding and using mathematics, particularly arithmetic. Three aspects of arithmetic are considered: Understanding the concepts underlying a mathematical process, techniques or algorithms of arithmetic, and applications of the techniques to real situations. (SH)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Concept Formation, Daily Living Skills, Learning Processes, Literacy, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Skill Development, Transformations (Mathematics)
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