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ERIC Number: EJ672127
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
A Visit from Pythagoras--Using Costumes in the Classroom.
Shirley, Lawrence H.
Mathematics Teacher, v93 n8 p652-55 Nov 2000
Presents ways of making mathematics come alive for students including inviting historical mathematicians into the classroom. Suggests that costumes and drama add special appeal to looking at the history of mathematics. (KHR)
Descriptors: Clothing Design, Drama, Geometry, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement, Role Playing, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Pythagorean Theorem
Note: Focus issue: History.