Ditton's Dilemma, or What to Do about Decimals.

Kidder, F. Richard

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ERIC Number: EJ232919

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Publication Date: 1980-Oct

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Ditton's Dilemma, or What to Do about Decimals.

Kidder, F. Richard

Arithmetic Teacher, v28 n2 p44-46 Oct 1980

The author promotes an earlier introduction of decimals than is currently standard practice in most elementary mathematics programs. Suggested activities and related skills are reviewed. (MP)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement, Metric System, Number Concepts, Problem Solving

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Language: English

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