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ERIC Number: EJ576296
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8251
Use of Multiplicative Commutativity by School Children and Street Sellers.
Schliemann, Analucia D.; Araujo, Claudia; Cassunde, Maria Angela; Macedo, Suzana; Niceas, Lenice
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v29 n4 p422-35 Jul 1998
Analyzes the use of the commutative property for solving multiplication problems by children who learn about multiplication in schools and by street vendors who solve multiplication problem through repeated addition. Concludes that the use of commutativity to solve multiplication problems is closely related to the use of multiplication. Contains 25 references. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Learning Theories, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Multiplication, Social Influences, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Brazil