Let's Do It! Developing the Concept of Linear Measurement.

Bruni, James V.; Silverman, Helene

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Publication Date: 1974

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Let's Do It! Developing the Concept of Linear Measurement

Bruni, James V.; Silverman, Helene

Arithmetic Teacher, 21, 7, 570-577, Nov 74

Directions are given for activities designed to help children realize that linear measurement is continuous, that it involves the repeated use of a unit in the same way each time, and that measurement is approximate. Non-standard units as well as standard units are included. (DT)

Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Instruction, Laboratory Procedures, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Education, Measurement, Metric System

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