Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ765699
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Oct
Pages: 8
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1072-0839
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Measuring Tremendous Trees: Discovery in Action
Maxwell, Sheryl A.
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v12 n3 p132-139 Oct 2006
This article explores how students learned to measure tall objects using a clinometer and some basic calculations. Such activities provide opportunities for students and teachers to learn the usefulness of linking mathematics content and science content to real-world problem-solving situations. (Contains 7 figures.)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Measurement Techniques, Computation, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Relevance (Education), Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Middle School Students, Secondary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Measurement Equipment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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