Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ717761
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Nov-1
Pages: 9
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Mr. Greenthumb's Garden
Swedab, Jennifer R.; Knotts, Lori A.; Moyer-Packenham, Patricia S.
Teaching Children Mathematics, v11 n4 p217 Nov 2004
A four-day exploration of mathematics provides a learning opportunity for students to practice number sense, multiplication and division skills. The students designed the gardening theme to explore the topic of multiplication using the array model, and see the application of mathematics to their everyday life.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Students, Gardening, Learning Strategies, Experiential Learning, Mathematics Skills, Multiplication
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Web site: http://www.nctm.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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