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Publication Date: 2004-Nov
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How Much Water Is in the Skating Rink?
Ameis, Jerry A.
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v10 n4 p164-168 Nov 2004
This article describes activities for developing an understanding of a formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism. The core activity concerns determining the volume of water in a backyard skating rink. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Formulas, Secondary School Mathematics, Middle Schools, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement Techniques, Grade 6, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Mathematical Logic, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 6; Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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