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Publication Date: 2004
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"Inchworm and a Half": Developing Fraction and Measurement Concepts Using Mathematical Representations
Moyer, Patricia S.; Mailley, Elizabeth
Teaching Children Mathematics, v10 n5 p244 Jan 2004
This article describes the use of the book "Inchworm and a Half" to stimulate children's investigations in measurement and number. During a two-day lesson children used physical models and visual representations to develop measurement skills and explore equivalent relationships.
Descriptors: Investigations, Measurement Techniques, Numbers, Numeracy, Elementary School Mathematics, Visual Aids, Models, Mathematical Concepts, Childrens Literature, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction
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Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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