Large Numbers and Small Calculators in the Primary School.

Barham, Jeffrey

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ERIC Number: EJ321566

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Publication Date: 1985

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Large Numbers and Small Calculators in the Primary School.

Barham, Jeffrey

Mathematics in School, v14 n3 p5-7 May 1985

Provides a rationale for using calculators to study large numbers in the elementary school. Suggests that calculators be used to encourage children to develop their interest in large numbers, to become more adventurous in their explorations of them, and to stimulate their curiosity in their occurrence. (JN)

Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Numbers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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