Intuitive Definitions for Division with Zero.

Knifong, J. Dan; Burton, Grace M.

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Publication Date: 1980-Mar

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Intuitive Definitions for Division with Zero.

Knifong, J. Dan; Burton, Grace M.

Mathematics Teacher, v73 n3 p179-86 Mar 1980

Five intuitive explanations of division by zero that arise from the common models used in the elementary school to introduce whole number division are presented. (MK)

Descriptors: Definitions, Division, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

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