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Subtraction by complementary addition: R.I.P.?

Authors :
Thompson, Ian
Source :
Mathematics Teaching. May2015, Issue 246, p41-43. 3p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the use of inverse relationships such as subtraction by complementary addition in mathematics education. Topics include the history of inverse relations in mathematics education, the role of the concept in Great Britain's National Curriculum, and the relation of the approach to the education of children with mathematical learning disabilities.

Subjects

Subjects :
*INVERSE functions
*MATHEMATICS education
*NATIONAL Curriculum (Great Britain)
*EDUCATION of children with learning disabilities
*STUDY & teaching of subtraction
*PRIMARY education
*CHILDREN
*HISTORY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00255785
Issue :
246
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Mathematics Teaching
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
103259752

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