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Olson, Judith	2
Olson, Melfried	2
Sakshaug, Lynae	2

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Double That Dough.

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Olson, Melfried; Sakshaug, Lynae; Olson, Judith – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1997

Presents the problem of doubling dough by creating a mixture of dough that doubles in volume every minute when placed in a warm oven. Discusses ways of proposing this question in the classroom. (ASK)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts

How Many Sandwiches?

Peer reviewed

Olson, Melfried; Sakshaug, Lynae; Olson, Judith – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1998

Presents a problem for students in grades 4-6 on Venn diagrams with or without manipulatives. Lists questions for teachers to reflect upon during the problem-solving process concerning student understanding of problems, problem-solving strategies, assessment, and reasoning skills. (ASK)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Mathematical Concepts