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Peer reviewedEdwards, A. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1984
The importance of teaching computational estimation is discussed, with note of its increased significance because of widespread use of calculators and the need to develop number sense. The reason for its failure to be taught is traced to the multiplicity of methods, and some detailed suggestions are therefore presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Estimation (Mathematics)
