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ERIC Number: EJ717672
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan-1
Pages: 3
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
Algebra 1's Speed Trap
Gupta, Neil Kenneth
Mathematics Teacher, v97 n1 p14 Jan 2004
Students often look for real-life situations where they can apply the concepts they learn. A project of measuring the speed of moving cars demonstrates that they learn communication skills, teamwork skills, and develop patience specially when work in a group with a common purpose.
Descriptors: Teamwork, Communication Skills, Algebra, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Word Problems (Mathematics)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Web site: http://www.nctm.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
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