The Mathematician as a Child and Children as Mathematicians.

Banchoff, Thomas F.

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ERIC Number: EJ604010

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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The Mathematician as a Child and Children as Mathematicians.

Banchoff, Thomas F.

Teaching Children Mathematics, v6 n6 p350-56 Feb 2000

Presents a mathematician's reflections on his experiences as a young mathematician in elementary school and at home, including some mathematical moments that sparked his interest in dimensions and mathematical thinking. Also describes his experiences working with K-6 teachers and students. (Contains 17 references.) (ASK)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Focus issue: Children as Mathematicians.