Backward Mathematics for Enrichment.

Westcott, Alvin M.; Shuler, Nancy L.

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ERIC Number: EJ270199

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Publication Date: 1982-Nov

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Backward Mathematics for Enrichment.

Westcott, Alvin M.; Shuler, Nancy L.

Arithmetic Teacher, v30 n3 p48-49 Nov 1982

The use of backward mathematics is promoted as an enrichment strategy which gives pupils the opportunity to generate creative responses that explore many possibilities. It is felt that teachers will find the instructional method a worthwhile innovation, and a technique useful in any curricular area. (MP)

Descriptors: Drills (Practice), Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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