Why Cancel?.

Blubaugh, William L.

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ERIC Number: EJ368102

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Publication Date: 1988

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Why Cancel?

Blubaugh, William L.

Mathematics Teacher, v81 n4 p300-02 Apr 1988

Examines several uses of the word cancel and suggests alternative terminology. In particular, arithmetic and algebraic examples are used to illustrate problems associated with the term cancel. (PK)

Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Number Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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