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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ806655
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Sep
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0020-739X
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The Mean as the Balance Point: Thought Experiments with Measuring Sticks
Flores, A.
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v39 n6 p741-748 Sep 2008
This article presents activities to help students establish a connection between the mean and the balance point of a lever. The lever and its law are discussed briefly. Thought experiments with a meterstick are presented to emphasize different properties of the mean and weighted averages. (Contains 16 figures.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Experiments, Mathematical Concepts, Measurement Techniques, Manipulative Materials, Teaching Methods, Experiential Learning
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Language: English
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