Mean or Meaningless?.

Korithoski, Theodor P.; Korithoski, Patricia

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ERIC Number: EJ478346

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Publication Date: 1993

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Mean or Meaningless?

Korithoski, Theodor P.; Korithoski, Patricia

Arithmetic Teacher, v41 n4 p194-97 Dec 1993

Presents a sequence of hands-on activities to help students understand the concept of arithmetic mean and gain experience in using mathematical models. Students create models in the process of solving problems and communicate to the class the meaning attached to the models. (MDH)

Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Concept Formation, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Grade 5, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities, Manipulative Materials, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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