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Making Averaging Easier.

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Smith, Michael S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981

Three alternative methods of finding averages of two numbers are presented. (MP)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Computation

Some Problems with Fractions for the Middle School.

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Lappan, Glenda; Winter, Mary Jean – Mathematics Teacher, 1981

Interesting mathematical questions that require computations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals are presented. The material is designed for students in the middle school grades, but many of the ideas could be used with higher or lower level pupils. (MP)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Decimal Fractions, Fractions