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Anderson, Johnston A. – Mathematics Teaching, 1973
The distance between two points in the plane defined as the distance traveled from one point to the other by moving parallel to the coordinate axis is called the Manhattan metric. Resulting geometric figures based on this measure are discussed. (JP)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Measurement
Sturgess, David – Mathematics Teaching, 1971
An anecdote shows why children studying mathematics should be given freedom to explore, generalize, classify, and originate proofs. (RS)
Descriptors: Creativity, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematics Education
