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Article: Calculators as learning tools for young children's explorations of number.
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- Teaching Children Mathematics
- Article date:
- February 1, 2002
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The development of number concepts is a major emphasis of mathematics instruction with young children. This development includes acquiring an understanding of number, ways of representing numbers, and number relationships (NCTM 2000). Using calculators as learning tools can empower young children with the capacity to investigate number ideas in ways that were previously inaccessible to them. The calculator expands opportunities and possibilities for young children's explorations of number.
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