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Tucker, Stephen I. – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2014
Stephen Tucker presents a fractions game that addresses a range of fraction concepts including equivalence and computation. The REFractions game also improves students' fluency with representing, comparing and adding fractions.
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation
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Roche, Anne; Clarke, Doug – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2014
Anne Roche and Doug Clarke discuss the importance of developing students' persistence in relation to problem solving during the use of challenging tasks. They provide a useful list of strategies that teachers can use to encourage persistence amongst their students.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Academic Persistence, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics
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Bush, Heidi – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2009
In this article, the author presents three different tasks that can be used to assess students' understanding of the concept of length. Three important measurement concepts for students to understand are transitive reasoning, use of identical units, and iteration. In any teaching and learning process it is important to acknowledge students'…
Descriptors: Measurement, Misconceptions, Teaching Methods, Science Process Skills
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Grey, Melinda – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2005
Children's literature can enhance mathematics lessons by providing a meaningful context, demonstrating that mathematics develops from human experiences and contributes an aesthetic dimension to learning mathematics. Written as a series of real life inspired snapshots of mathematical thinking, "Counting on Frank" (Rod Clement, 1990)…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Cooperative Learning, Mathematical Logic, Childrens Literature