
ERIC Number: EJ482266
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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Linking Teacher Interests or Backgrounds to Real-World Experiences for Students.
Dorward, Jim; Archibald, Steve
Arithmetic Teacher, v41 n6 p300-03 Feb 1994
Presents a class project facilitated by a teacher who used his background in construction to teach students to build a house, during which process many geometric and measurement concepts were introduced or reinforced. Discusses importance of student responsibility and the vital cooperation between construction experts, materials suppliers, and parents. (MKR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Construction (Process), Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Experimental Teaching, Grade 5, Instructional Development, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Student Projects, Teacher Background
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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