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Fisher, Bill – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Two games and one activity designed to be used with a hand-held calculator are presented. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education

Lamb, Charles E.; Hutcherson, Lyndal R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Some strategies for avoiding misconceptions about the greatest common factor and the least common multiple are presented. Several alternative methods for computing each are given. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts

Kulm, Gerald – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
The multiplication and division algorithms that are taught in German schools are presented. It is suggested that these algorithms may be better than standard algorithms in terms of development of useful concepts and processes. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Division, Elementary Education

Lichtenberg, Donovan R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
When the words "problem" and "answers" are used in connection with computational exercises, students think they are solving problems. Distinguishing between computational forms and problems is illustrated with a variety of topics. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics

Shaw, Jean M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Activities involving spinners and dice are presented. Making the materials is noted, followed by activities on counting, computation, probability, fractions, and other ideas. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions

Krulik, Stephen – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Drill activities for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division that are derived from the history of mathematics are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Division, Elementary Education

And Others; Zakariya, Norma – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
An experimental program using the calculator in third, fourth, and fifth grades is described. Three example lessons are included, on (1) subtraction with regrouping, (2) estimation, and (3) number theory: Quadratics. (MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education

Sadowski, Barbara R.; McIlveen, Delayne Houston – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
What two teachers found when they took a close look at the results of a sentence-solving test given in grades four and five is reported. Error patterns appeared less frequently after instruction but recurred on retention tests. How students can be helped is suggested. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Elementary Education

Sovchik, Robert J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Directions for making a device that parents can use to help children practice basic skills are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Addition, Calculators, Computation, Division

Dirks, Michael K. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
The abacus method for instruction on addition, subtraction, and multiplication with integers is explained. How to represent the integers for each operation is detailed with words and illustrations. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Integers