Estimation and Mental Arithmetic: Important Components of Computation.

Trafton, Paul R.

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Publication Date: 1978

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Estimation and Mental Arithmetic: Important Components of Computation

Trafton, Paul R.

NCTM Yearbook, 196-213, 78

The need to include proficiency with estimation and mental arithmetic as goals for the study of computation is presented. Approaches and guidelines are described for developing these skills.

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Guidelines, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Mental Computation, Number Concepts, Teaching Methods, Yearbooks

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