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Bonsangue, Martin Vern; Pagni, David L. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1996
Describes a one-week lesson in which gummy-bears candy was used to illustrate sampling procedures and to generate discussion and questions. Reports data results and students' reactions to problems of representation after holding an election. (MKR)
Descriptors: Graphs, Integrated Activities, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities
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Clay, Ellen L. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1999
Describes a mathematical investigation for fifth-grade students that incorporates a social studies unit on the United States. Provides a method of using mathematics by applying it to other content areas. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 5, Graphs, Integrated Activities
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Karp, Karen S. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1994
Presents four examples of multicultural literature which can be used to link stories and data-collecting activities to help students communicate in mathematics. Includes an appendix with additional topics for graphing exercises and a six-item annotated bibliography. (23 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs