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McVarish, Judith; Birkmeier, Patricia – Afterschool Matters, 2004
Afterschool math hours are most often spent on homework help, tutoring, drill, and test-preparation with instructors who may not be certified teachers or mathematics educators. While such "extra math help" may be of value, it is unreasonable to expect students to enjoy learning experiences based on workbook-style exercises. The In…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Mathematics Instruction, Inquiry, Mathematics Skills

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