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Zambo, Ron; Zambo, Debby – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2011
The classic Chickens and Pigs problem is considered to be an algebraic problem with two equations and two unknowns. In this article, the authors describe how third-grade teacher Maria is using it to develop a problem-based lesson because she is looking to her students' future needs. As Maria plans, she considers how a series of problems with the…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Socialization, Teacher Effectiveness, Problem Solving