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ERIC Number: EJ541822
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
Packing Them In.
Carter, Claudia
Mathematics Teacher, v90 n3 p211-14,220-22 Mar 1997
This activity involves students investigating the mathematics of packaging and exploring various concepts in geometry, including area and the Pythagorean theorem. Mathematics comes out of the discussion of packaging cans into six-packs and focuses on the cost-effectiveness of the horizontal storage area used. Students learn how knowledge of mathematics allows exact answers that lead to generalizations and formulas. Includes activity sheets. (PVD)
Descriptors: Area, Geometry, Group Activities, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Materials, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Mathematics Activities; Packaging; Shapes