Using the Telephone Book as a Source of Mathematical Activity.

Small, Marian S.

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ERIC Number: EJ556204

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Publication Date: 1997

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Using the Telephone Book as a Source of Mathematical Activity.

Small, Marian S.

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v3 n3 p234-38 Nov-Dec 1997

Details six activities that utilize data contained in a telephone book. Topics include data display, fractional numeracy, random art, estimation, and probability. Contains a summary and extension activities, some of which focus on permutations and combinations. (DDR)

Descriptors: Art, Data Analysis, Estimation (Mathematics), Fractions, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools, Numeracy, Probability, Problem Solving, Relevance (Education)

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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