Number Sense and the Importance of Asking "Why?".

Whitin, David J.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Number Sense and the Importance of Asking "Why?"

Whitin, David J.

Arithmetic Teacher, v36 n6 p26-29 Feb 1989

The importance of establishing a problem-solving atmosphere is stressed. Children asking "why" are on their way to strengthening their number sense. Curiosity should be promoted, encouraging children to test their own hypotheses and pursue their own predictions. An example with an eight-year-old girl is given to illustrate these points. (MNS)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curiosity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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