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ERIC Number: EJ327288
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Division with Common Fraction and Decimal Divisors.
Grossnickle, Foster E.; Perry, Leland M.
School Science and Mathematics, v85 n7 p556-66 Nov 1985
Discusses procedures used throughout history to solve fractional and decimal divisor problems. Early rules and definitions, approaches in mathematics and methods books, "new math" approaches, research findings, and recent textbook procedures are included. Concludes by presenting nine recommendations for teaching the operation. (DH)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Functions (Mathematics), Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods, Textbooks
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Mathematics Education Research