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Artzt, Alice F.; Newman, Claire M. – 1990
For individuals to cooperate they must develop certain skills and understandings. Unless schools engage in specific activities that teach cooperation, students may lack the skills they need to function in an adult society. Cooperative learning has much to offer for the mathematics class. Students enjoy discussing mathematics with other students.…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBrahier, Daniel J. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1997
Describes a mathematical investigation of gold--how it is weighed, stored, used, and valued. For grades 3-4, children estimate the value of treasure chests filled with gold coins and explore the size and weight of gold bars. Children in grades 5-6 explore how gold is mined and used, and how the value of gold changes over time. (PVD)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies
