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Peer reviewedNitabach, Elizabeth; Lehrer, Richard – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1996
Discusses assumptions implicit in any system of measurement. Describes a three-rectangle problem designed to help children explore additivity of areas and relationships between area and shape. Suggests ideas for action research. (FDR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement, Plane Geometry
Peer reviewedFosnaugh, Linda S.; Harrell, Marvin E. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1996
Presents an activity in which students use geometric figures, rep-tiles, to design a tile floor. Rep-tiles are geometric figures of which copies can fit together to form a larger similar figure. Includes reproducible student worksheet. (MKR)
Descriptors: Design, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
