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| Olson, Judith | 2 |
| Olson, Melfried | 2 |
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Peer reviewedOlson, Melfried; Sakshaug, Lynae; Olson, Judith – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1997
Presents the problem of doubling dough by creating a mixture of dough that doubles in volume every minute when placed in a warm oven. Discusses ways of proposing this question in the classroom. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedOlson, Melfried; Sakshaug, Lynae; Olson, Judith – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1998
Presents a problem for students in grades 4-6 on Venn diagrams with or without manipulatives. Lists questions for teachers to reflect upon during the problem-solving process concerning student understanding of problems, problem-solving strategies, assessment, and reasoning skills. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedSakshaug, Lynae – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1998
Presents a problem suggested for students in grades one through six concerning the concepts of grouping, reasoning, and pattern finding. Discusses the student problem-solving process. (ASK)
Descriptors: Classification, Creative Thinking, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
