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1. A tale of two kiddies: A Dickensian slant on multiplicative thinking.

Author

Hurst, Chris

Subjects
*PRIMARY education, *MATHEMATICS education, *MENTAL health of students, *PSYCHOLOGY of students, *STUDY & teaching of multiplication
Abstract

The article offers the author's insights on the importance of multiplicative thinking to primary students such as motivation and development of the ability to connect several concepts. Topics mentioned include the advantage of multiplicative thinking to mathematics education, the difference in the level of understanding of various students, and the need to learn the multiplication algorithm.

Published
2018

2. Algorithms . . . Alcatraz: Are children prisoners of process?

Author

Huntley, Ray and Hurst, Chris

Subjects
*MULTIPLICATION, *MATHEMATICS, *CHILDREN, *PRIMARY education
Abstract

The article talks about how multiplication is an important aspect of mathematics in England, as it is important for students to understand the use of algorithms.

Published
2019

3. Where we were . . . where we are heading:One multiplicative journey.

Author

Hurst, Chris and Hurrell, Derek

Subjects
*PRIMARY school teachers, *MULTIPLICATION, *MATHEMATICAL formulas, *PROFESSIONAL learning communities, *COGNITION in children, *PRIMARY education
Abstract

The article discusses the efforts and studies of three primary school teachers within their professional learning community regarding developing multiplicative thinking in students. Topics discussed include the impact of mathematical concepts taught by the primary school, suggestions for teachers on how to develop an action plan, and the development of mental computation strategies.

Published
2017

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