On My Mind: Let's Take Another Look at Pi Day.

Trotter, Terrel, Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ646200

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Publication Date: 2002

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On My Mind: Let's Take Another Look at Pi Day.

Trotter, Terrel, Jr.

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v7 n7 p374-375 Mar 2002

Argues that by celebrating the number pi with special mathematical activities we may be teaching the fundamental concept of the place-value structure of our decimal place system. Includes several examples to illustrate the argument. (MM)

Descriptors: Decimal Fractions, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools, Place Value, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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