\input zb-basic \input zb-matheduc \iteman{ZMATH 2004e.04169} \itemau{Warren, Elisabeth; Cooper, Tom} \itemti{Arithmetic pathways towards algebraic thinking. Exploring arithmetic compensation in Year 3.} \itemso{Aust. Prim. Math. Classr. 8, No. 4, 10-16 (2003).} \itemab The authors iluminate the importance of making explicit the underlying structure of arithmetic. They advocate involving students in noticing and developing patterns of generalised thinking that relate to algebraic thinking (process) rather than arithmetic thinking (product). \itemrv{~} \itemcc{H22 F32} \itemut{algebraic thinking} \itemli{} \end