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Sarama, Julie; Clements, Douglas H. – American Journal of Play, 2009
The authors explore how children's play can support the development of the foundations of mathematics learning and how adults can support children's representation of--and thus the "mathematization" of--their play. The authors review research about the amount and nature of mathematics found in the free play of children. They briefly…
Descriptors: Play, Cognitive Development, Child Development, Mathematics Skills
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Chappell, Michaele F. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Explains the Geometric Standard of the "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics" (NCTM, 2000) which emphasizes the usefulness of geometric ideas in representing and solving problems across the mathematics curriculum. Discusses this Standard and illustrates it with classroom examples. (Contains 45 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools