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Let's Take Another Look at Teaching the Metric System.
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Fowler, Mary Anne – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
An integrated and gradual approach to teaching the metric system is suggested, as opposed to presenting the entire system at once. (MP)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Some Dos and Don'ts for Teaching the Metric System.
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Zalewski, Donald – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
A set of simple directions is presented to help teachers decide which objectives to pursue and which methods to use in teaching the metric system. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Measurement
Measurement Activities Using the Metric System.
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Thiessen, Diane – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Two metric measurement activities that also develop other mathematical skills are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Measuring, Discovering, and Estimating the Metric Way
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Pottinger, Barbara – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Take the Metric System Personally--Play "Merrily Metric."
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Sherman, Helene J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
Presented is a useful metric game suitable for players above age eight. It provides practice in estimating lengths as well as in actual linear measurement. (MP)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials
Ideas.
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Tabler, M. Bernadine; Jacobson, Marilyn Hall – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
Several activities designed to aid students in understanding and using the metric system in measuring weight and volume are presented with worksheets. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Big Numbers in a Classroom Model.
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Brumaugh, Frederick L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
Some activities involving distances and diameters in the solar system are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities
Sticks and Stones.
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Lappan, Glenda; Winter, Mary Jean – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
Ways of teaching measurement in the elementary grades using concrete materials are presented. Lengths of flat screen molding and flat ceramic tiles are used to develop the concepts of linear and area measurement. The activity approach detailed is viewed to have many important payoffs as students achieve mastery. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Dinosaurs and Arithmetic!
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Weinstein, Pauline Smith – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
Student interest in dinosaurs is used as a motivational aid in mathematical games and activities. (MP)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 1
Don't Just Think Metric--Live Metric
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Shumway, Richard J.; Sachs, Larry – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Suggestions are given for "living metric," with many activities appropriate for use in workshops for teachers and parents. A test is included, as well as tables to change common home measures to metric. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning