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Peer reviewedBrahier, Daniel J. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1996
Presents a collection of problem-solving tasks focusing on mathematical situations that often have surprising results. This hands-on investigation invokes problem solving and reasoning, requires communication skills, and encourages identification of connections among various mathematical concepts. A Heads-or-Tails Toss encourages children to…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMerz, Alice – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2003
Presents an investigation to engage students in real-life, open-ended data analysis. Allows students to analyze existing data along with data that they collect. Lists steps, necessary materials, and includes activity sheets. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Mathematics Activities
Peer reviewedBohan, Harry; And Others – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1995
Describes the Elementary Mathematics Research Model, which furnishes a vehicle for problem solving through real data collection and analysis. (MKR)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
