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Peer reviewedCurcio, Frances R.; Zarnowski, Myra – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1996
Uses the children's book, "The Rajah's Rice: A Mathematical Folktale from India," as the basis for grade-four activities involving doubling and powers of two. (MKR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Drama, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedScheibelhut, Carolyn – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1994
Describes the use of writing assignments for preservice teachers to help them reflect on the teaching and learning process in their internship classrooms. (MKR)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedBertheau, Myrna; Thiessen, Diane – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1994
Describes the use of Margaret Wise Brown's "The Important Book" to involve students in writing about defining qualities and attributes of geometric shapes. (MKR)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Content Area Writing, Elementary School Mathematics
