Exploring Measurement Through Literature.

Lubinski, Cheryl A.; Thiessen, Diane

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Publication Date: 1996

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Exploring Measurement Through Literature.

Lubinski, Cheryl A.; Thiessen, Diane

Teaching Children Mathematics, v2 n5 p260-63 Jan 1996

Shows how the children's book "How Big Is a Foot?" can motivate measurement explorations with nonstandard units and lead to the development of standard units. (MKR)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement, Primary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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