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Publication Date: 1997
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Choices and Challenges.
Burrill, Gail
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v3 n1 p92-96 Sep 1997
Examines the definition of basic mathematics skills in a discussion of meeting the needs of mathematics students in a changing society. One basic skill is understanding formulas that are used in real life. Challenges teachers to teach students to reason mathematically, improve communication, and build mathematical connections with real-life problems. (PVD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), Learning Strategies, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Relevance (Education), Teacher Student Relationship
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Language: English
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