Subtraction of Negative Numbers in the Second Year: Anatomy of a Failure.

Malpas, A. J.; Matthews, Geoffrey

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Publication Date: 1975

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Subtraction of Negative Numbers in the Second Year: Anatomy of a Failure

Malpas, A. J.; Matthews, Geoffrey

Mathematics in School, 4, 4, 3-5, Jul 75

An attempt to introduce subtraction of negative integers early in the secondary school curriculum is described. The attempt was not successful, and several aspects of the experiment are discussed. (SD)

Descriptors: Curriculum, Experimental Curriculum, Instruction, Integers, Number Systems, Research, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Subtraction

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