Towards a Definition of Basic Numeracy.

Girling, Michael

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Publication Date: 1977

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Towards a Definition of Basic Numeracy

Girling, Michael

Mathematics Teaching, 81, 4-5, Dec 77

The author redefines basic numeracy as the ability to use a four-function calculator sensibly. He then defines "sensibly" and considers the place of algorithms in the scheme of mathematical calculations. (MN)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Number Concepts, Numbers

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