Multiplicative thinking: Much more than knowing multiplication facts and procedures

Hurst, Chris; Hurrell, D.

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Authors

Hurst, Chris

Hurrell, D.

Date

2016

Type

Journal Article

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Hurst, C. and Hurrell, D. 2016. Multiplicative thinking: Much more than knowing multiplication facts and procedures. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. 21 (1): pp. 34-38.

Source Title

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom

ISSN

1326-0286

School

School of Education

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51501

Collection

Curtin Research Publications

Abstract

Using examples from a current Year 6 research project, this article highlights the importance of a combination of conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in developing multiplicative thinkers.