The Power of Five: The Step before the Power of Ten.

Flexer, Roberta J.

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Power of Five: The Step before the Power of Ten.

Flexer, Roberta J.

Arithmetic Teacher, v34 n3 p5-9 Nov 1986

Five-frames are proposed as manipulative material to increase children's ability to identify the number of objects without direct counting. How to use frames and beansticks to construct basic facts without counting is discussed. (MNS)

Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Manipulative Materials, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Subtraction, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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