Economizing Learning: The Teaching of Numeration in Chinese.

Powell, Arthur B.

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Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

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Economizing Learning: The Teaching of Numeration in Chinese.

Powell, Arthur B.

For the Learning of Mathematics, v6 n3 p20-23 Nov 1986

Some pedagogical problems in Chinese numeration are described. They involve the teaching and learning of how to speak numerals with fluency in Chinese, using Hindu-Arabic written numbers. An alternative approach which stresses regularity is proposed. (MNS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Number Systems, Numbers, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: China

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