The Gotcha! Method of Teaching Math: Grab 'Em, Then Teach 'Em.

Dietz, Charles

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ERIC Number: EJ472726

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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The Gotcha! Method of Teaching Math: Grab 'Em, Then Teach 'Em.

Dietz, Charles

Perspectives in Education and Deafness, v12 n1 p23 Sep-Oct 1993

Strategies for rapid mental computation are explained, including multiplying by 11 (or 21, 31, etc.); adding columns of numbers; and multiplying 2-digit numbers. Rapid mental computation is suggested as a motivator for investigating the underlying mathematical principles. (DB)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Instruction, Mental Computation, Number Concepts, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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