Fractions, Decimals, and Their Futures.

Firl, Donald H.

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Publication Date: 1977

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Fractions, Decimals, and Their Futures

Firl, Donald H.

Arithmetic Teacher, 24, 3, 238-240, Mar 77

The author argues that the combined effects of adoption of the metric system and the popularity of hand calculators will necessitate curricular changes. Among these will be earlier and stronger emphasis on decimals as well as the introduction of new topics. (SD)

Descriptors: Curriculum, Decimal Fractions, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Metric System, Number Concepts

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