Another Look at Applications in Elementary School Mathematics.

Wirtz, Robert W.; Kahn, Emily

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Publication Date: 1982-Sep

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Another Look at Applications in Elementary School Mathematics.

Wirtz, Robert W.; Kahn, Emily

Arithmetic Teacher, v30 n1 p21-25 Sep 1982

Having pupils create their own mathematical-application word problems is promoted as a powerful teaching strategy. Teachers are encouraged to make creative pupil applications an integral component of day-to-day learning in mathematics. Research is cited that strongly favors the approach presented. (MP)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Theories, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Student Developed Materials, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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