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Peer reviewedFrench, Doug – Mathematics in School, 1987
Choosing mental, written, or calculator procedures is important for children to learn. Children should be encouraged to be flexible and consider alternatives when doing mental calculation. Developing mental skills, symbols and rules, and numbers in context are each considered. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedJameson, Susie G. – Mathematics in School, 1993
Describes two main categories of mental activity used by students in mathematics classes: mental mathematics and mathematical thought. Calls for the continuation of teaching mental mathematics and asks for the inclusion of mathematical thought in the national curricula. (MKR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedEwbank, W. A. – Mathematics in School, 1977
Support of the need for more emphasis on mental arithmetic in the classroom is given. Classroom methods and activities for developing skill in mental arithmetic are included. (MN)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Computation, Educational Games
Peer reviewedJones, Pamela – Mathematics in School, 1988
The author suggests that the efficient use of mathematics in everyday life means translating situations into mathematical contexts, using a calculator and mental methods of calculation. Suggestions for teaching these concepts are included. (PK)
Descriptors: Addition, Basic Skills, Calculators, Computation
