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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ765698
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Sep
Pages: 6
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Using Engaging Contexts to Introduce Concepts
Scanlon, Regina M.
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v12 n2 p123-128 Sep 2006
This article describes three engaging introductions for topics on a Cartesian graph and the distributive property. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Activities, Graphs, Mathematical Concepts, Middle School Students, Teaching Methods, Secondary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Algebra, Educational Games, Creative Teaching, Student Motivation
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Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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