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Publication Date: 2007-Nov
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The Day Math and Reading Got Hitched
Foster, Shannon
Teaching Children Mathematics, v14 n4 p196-201 Nov 2007
This article describes a teacher and class as they discover that their reading comprehension strategies cross over into mathematical problem solving. The students practice using visualization techniques to improve their understanding of word problems. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Word Problems (Mathematics), Inferences, Reading Strategies, Problem Solving, Visualization, Classroom Techniques, Mathematics Instruction, Grade 4
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4
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Language: English
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