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Peer reviewedBay, Jennifer M. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Uses a life-sized number line to helps students visualize number relationships. (Contains 45 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedPagni, David L. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2002
Outlines a take-home assignment in which prospective teachers document solutions to a mathematics "story problem." (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Home Study, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedZazkis, Rina – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1999
Presents examples of mathematical experiences and investigations for preservice teachers. Discusses potential benefits of the suggested mathematical experiences for the personal and professional growth of teachers. Contains 21 references. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Download full textTracy, Dyanne M.; Gibbons, Mary K. – 1999
This article describes constructivist techniques for teaching concepts of decimals and metrics through the combination of innovative measuring tools, activities and videos in classrooms. Even though the chronological age of the students involved differed--fifth and sixth graders or pre-service teachers--it was discovered that similar activities…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Decimal Fractions, Elementary School Mathematics, Higher Education
