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ERIC Number: EJ182133
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978
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Hands-On Activities with Metrics
McFee, Evan
School Science and Mathematics, 78, 4, 293-6, Apr 78
Suggestions for familiarizing elementary teachers with the use of the metric system are given. These include a "stair-steps" method of converting units within the metric system and estimation and measurement activities using familiar everyday objects. (MN)
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Experiential Learning, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Education, Measurement, Metric System, Teacher Education, Teaching Methods, Workshops
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