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Publication Date: 2005-Sep
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Exploring Mayan Numerals
Farmer, Jeff D.; Powers, Robert A.
Teaching Children Mathematics, v12 n2 p69-79 Sep 2005
This article describes an exploration activity involving Mayan numerals, which can be adapted by teachers at various levels to help students better understand the concept of place value and appreciate contributions to mathematics made by an indigenous Central American culture.
Descriptors: Maya (People), Number Concepts, Numeracy, Mathematics Instruction, Indigenous Populations, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Activities
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Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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