| Journal Call no. | L64.E45 |
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| Author | Fung, Chun-ip. |
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| Article Title | Primary school arithmetic in Hong Kong : shall we discard the procedural paradigm? / Fung Chun-ip and Ida Mok Ah-chee. |
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| Is Part Of | Education journal ; v.25, no.2, Win 1997, p.63-80, illus. |
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| Abstract | Arithmetic in the primary curriculum has a minimun of two roles, namely establishing proficiency in arithmetic and proceptual thinking as a foundation for the learning of algebra. An analysis of three popular series of Hong Kong primary mathematics textbooks was conducted to give a preliminary picture of how the current curriculum contributes in these roles. Conventions and algebraic properties are distinguished in the article. A procedural paradigm with an emphasis on learning computational conventions instrumentally is displayed. Some potential problems are identified. A shift of curriculum focus towards the promotion of a conceptual understanding of algebra and proceptual thinking is proposed. |
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