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Peer reviewedNitabach, Elizabeth; Lehrer, Richard – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1996
Discusses assumptions implicit in any system of measurement. Describes a three-rectangle problem designed to help children explore additivity of areas and relationships between area and shape. Suggests ideas for action research. (FDR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement, Plane Geometry
