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Story, Matt – Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 1998
Presents a student description of the Cape of Good Hope project in which pairs of students designed capes and cloaks out of garbage bags for a fashion show. (ASK)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Geometry
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Flores, Alfinio; Perkins, Isabel – Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 2001
Geometrical representations can help students generalize arithmetic to algebra. Includes several examples including triangle numbers and models of cubes. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
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Moyo, Kimya – Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 1998
Presents detailed information about the Cape of Good Hope project in which pairs of students designed capes and cloaks out of the garbage bags for a fashion show. Also describes student objectives, unit goals, group activities, products required, and the final show and presentation. (ASK)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Geometry
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Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 1997
Demonstrates the use of hexagonal dot paper in integrating algebra, geometry, and trigonometry within a single problem-solving setting rather than treating them in isolation. Suggests other related mathematically challenging activities for enrichment. (AIM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometry, Integrated Activities, Mathematical Concepts
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Robold, Alice I. – Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 2001
Describes how the use of an area model manipulative can help students learn fractions and related concepts. Uses several illustrated examples. (MM)
Descriptors: Area, Elementary Education, Fractions, Geometric Concepts