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Covington, Savannah – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2016
Is anything more refreshing than going for a nice, long swim? The math scenarios presented in this article will take the reader back to hot summer days and remind the reader what a cool dip in the water feels like. Solving these problems is enjoyable and encourages the solver to think of the many ways that math is all around--even in the middle of…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Activities
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Rumsey, Chepina; Guarino, Jody; Beltramini, Jennie; Cole, Shelbi; Farmer, Alicia; Gray, Kristin; Saxby, Morgan – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2016
In this article the authors describe a project during which they unpacked fraction standards, created rigorous tasks and lesson plans, and developed formative and summative assessments to analyze students' thinking about fraction multiplication. The purpose of this article is to (1) illustrate a process that can be replicated by educators…
Descriptors: Multiplication, Fractions, Student Evaluation, Mathematics Instruction
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Hodges, Thomas E.; Lanry, Geri A.; Cady, JoAnn – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2009
The increased popularity of lesson study in the United States--an approach to professional development initiated in Japan more than a century ago--is due in large part to findings from the 1995 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) video study and the subsequent book, "The Teaching Gap" (Stigler and Hiebert 1999). "Lesson…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Education Courses, Mathematics Education, Textbooks
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Brahier, Daniel J.; Speer, William R. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1995
Describes data analysis activities for grades three through six using unshelled peanuts. Includes two reproducible student worksheets. (MKR)
Descriptors: Computation, Data Analysis, Elementary Education, Food