Let's Do It: Promoting Mathematical Thinking.

Van de Walle, John; Thompson, Charles S.

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Publication Date: 1985

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Let's Do It: Promoting Mathematical Thinking.

Van de Walle, John; Thompson, Charles S.

Arithmetic Teacher, v32 n6 p7-13 Feb 1985

Described are activities for thinking through patterns using toothpicks, paper strips, wooden cubes, and people patterns; thinking with attribute items such as geocards, namestrips, and treasures; and thinking with geometric materials such as geoboards and dot paper, cubes, and simple puzzle pieces. (MNS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Pattern Recognition

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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