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Peer reviewedMcIntosh, Alistair; And Others – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Focuses on mental strategies for computing in the middle grades. Describes what they are and why they are important. Refers to relevant research and presents some teaching ideas for developing these strategies beyond the primary grades. Includes a discussion of the role of mental calculation in everyday life both past and future. Contains 27…
Descriptors: Computation, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedHolbrook, Edna L. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1998
Presents a modified version of the Wheel of Fortune game for mathematics classrooms that engages students in solving equations by using formal and informal methods. Encourages mental computation and estimation. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computation, Educational Games, Estimation (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedMenon, Ramakrishnan – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2003
Describes how students can compute and estimate, mentally and rapidly, by using appropriate number relationships. (YDS)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Education
