Beware of Tapping Pencils.

Flexer, Roberta J.; Rosenberger, Naomi

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Publication Date: 1987

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Beware of Tapping Pencils.

Flexer, Roberta J.; Rosenberger, Naomi

Arithmetic Teacher, v34 n5 p6-10 Jan 1987

Questioned is a method of having students tap reference points on numerals to count out sums, differences, and products. How the method works, educators' reactions, and problems noted in interviews with children are discussed. (MNS)

Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Interviews, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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