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Teaching the 'Hows' of Mathematics for Everyday Life: A Case Study of a Fifth-Grade Teacher.

Authors :
Putnam, Ralph T.
Source :
Elementary School Journal. Nov 1992 93(2):163-177.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

Describes two lessons in which a fifth grade teacher emphasized the mechanics of mathematics, such as carrying out various computational procedures, to her students. The first lesson introduced students to the concept of averages. In the second lesson, the teacher conducted class surveys to provide data for computing averages. (BB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0013-5984
Volume :
93
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Elementary School Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ456300
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research