ERIC Number: EJ862802
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Nov
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Math Club Problem Posing
Simic-Muller, Ksenija; Turner, Erin E.; Varley, Maura C.
Teaching Children Mathematics, v16 n4 p206-212 Nov 2009
This article describes an after-school mathematics program for Latino students. The program focuses on field trips to explore the mathematical practices of the community's businesses. The authors elaborate the project's general structure and illustrate the principles that guided the program. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Field Trips, After School Education, After School Programs, Educational Practices, Scientific Principles, Business Skills, Small Businesses, Learning Activities, Problem Based Learning, Hispanic American Students, Mathematics Education
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Tel: 800-235-7566; Tel: 703-620-3702; Fax: 703-476-2970; e-mail: orders@nctm.org; Web site: http://www.nctm.org/publications/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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