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| American Metric Journal | 1 |
| Artithmetic Teacher | 1 |
| Instructor | 1 |
| School Science and Mathematics | 1 |
| Today's Education | 1 |
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| Bright, George W. | 5 |
| Jones, Carolann | 1 |
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Bright, George W. – Artithmetic Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Measurement
Bright, George W. – Instructor, 1973
Article discusses the five units of the metric system that are most important for elementary school teachers. (GB)
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers
Bright, George W.; Jones, Carolann – Today's Education, 1973
Describes a unit introducing fourth graders to the metric system. (SP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 4, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Bright, George W. – American Metric Journal, 1977
This is the first part of an article discussing methods for teaching the metric system. Measurement as a function, estimation, and textbook activities are covered. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBright, George W. – School Science and Mathematics, 1973
Describes a number of ways in which the adoption of the metric system in the United States will increase the effectiveness of mathematics teaching. It provides a concrete model for many concepts commonly taught in grades K-12, and thus provides a means by which confusion can be alleviated. (JR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education
