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Peer reviewedDuren, Phillip E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Discusses when to use the computer, paper-and-pencil, or mental-computation procedures. Provides examples of solving problems dealing with roots of polynomial using computer graphing and other strategies. Suggests implications for curricular planning. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Functions (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedMoore, Theodore F. – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Presents a technique for multiplying two-digit numbers whose tens digits are equal and whose units digits have a sum of 10. Then various mental calculations with other types of two-digit and larger numbers are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Mental Computation
Peer reviewedMorelli, Lynn – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents activities to visually explore the algebraic concepts of variable, constant, the distributive property, and combining like terms. Presents four transparencies that use visual models to understand exercises in students perform the same mental calculations on a number of their choice and obtain the same result. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Concept Formation, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts
