A Historical Reconstruction of Our Number System.

Krusen, Kim

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ERIC Number: EJ423663

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Publication Date: 1991

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A Historical Reconstruction of Our Number System.

Krusen, Kim

Arithmetic Teacher, v38 n7 p46-48 Mar 1991

Described is an activity in which students develop their own number system. This activity allow students to examine the structure and history of number systems and to discover the power and respectable efficiency of the number system used today. (KR)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History, Number Concepts, Number Systems, Numbers, Place Value, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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