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ERIC Number: EJ404436
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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The Integration of Elementary Social Studies and Mathematics through Experiential Learning.
vonEschenbach, John F.; Ragsdale, Cathy
Social Studies, v80 n6 p225-28 Nov-Dec 1989
Investigates the effects of an experiential classroom environment on children's learning through the integration of mathematics and social studies. Findings support the contention that children learn better by doing. Concludes that children are more attentive to their learning, achieve a deeper insight or meaning of the concepts, and are able to apply the information. (GG)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Instructional Innovation, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematics Education, Research Design, Social Studies
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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