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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Aug
Pages: 5
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Masterpieces to Mathematics: Using Art to Teach Fraction, Decimal, and Percent Equivalents
Scaptura, Christopher; Suh, Jennifer; Mahaffey, Greg
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v13 n1 p24-28 Aug 2007
This article describes one way to introduce fraction, decimal, and percent equivalents by linking student-created Op Art with examples of twentieth-century abstract painting. (Contains 7 figures.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics, Arithmetic, Mathematical Concepts, Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Approach, Grade 6, Art Activities, Mathematics Activities, Elementary School Mathematics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 6; Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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