ERIC Number: EJ765716
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Feb
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1072-0839
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Cell Phone Coverage Area: Helping Students Achieve in Mathematics
Zbiek, Rose Mary; Reed, Shari Ann; Boone, Tracy
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v12 n6 p300-307 Feb 2007
Cell phone coverage areas arouse students' curiosity in a lesson that engages students with area as a measure that relates to, but is different from, linear measure. Each distinct set of activities (stations) blends concepts and skills to align with and transcend state standards. In reflecting on the lesson planning and implementation, we elaborate on how whole-group discussion serves to bring together the key ideas and advance students' understanding of area. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Achievement, Student Motivation, Algebra, Measurement Techniques, Mathematics Skills, Lesson Plans, Planning, Group Discussion, Secondary School Mathematics, Middle School Students, Mathematical Logic
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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