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Computation and More

Thomas, Diane J. – NCTM Yearbook, 1978

Capturing junior high school students' interest in computation is the aim. Three activities are described in which computation acts as a needed tool within a problem-solving context. (MN)

Descriptors: Computation, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools

Competent Reasoning with Rational Numbers.

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Smith, John P. III – Cognition and Instruction, 1995

Analyzed students' reasoning with fractions. Found that skilled students applied strategies specifically tailored to restricted classes of fractions and produced reliable solutions with a minimum of computation effort. Results suggest that competent reasoning depends on a knowledge base that includes numerically specific and invented strategies,…

Descriptors: Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Mathematical Concepts