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Switzer, J. Matt – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2016
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' (NCTM's) "Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All" outlines eight teaching practices for effective teaching and learning of mathematics (NCTM 2014). One of the teaching practices, "elicit and use evidence of student thinking," states, "Effective teaching of…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills, Mathematical Logic
Hede, Jordan T.; Bostic, Jonathan D. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2014
In this article, authors Jordan T. Hede and Jonathan D. Bostic present a classroom activity that challenges upper elementary students' understanding of area beyond a memorized formula and explores the meaning behind students using A = l × w to solve rectangular area problems. This activity will deepen students' understanding of the area…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities
Burgess, Claudia R. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2014
Designed for a broad audience, including educators, camp directors, afterschool coordinators, and preservice teachers, this investigation aims to help individuals experience mathematics in unconventional and exciting ways by engaging them in the physical activity of building geometric shapes using ropes. Through this engagement, the author…
Descriptors: Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Geometric Concepts
Rodrigue, Paulette R.; Robichaux, Rebecca R. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2010
Sorting shapes and solving riddles develop and advance children's geometric thinking and understanding while promoting mathematical communication, cooperative learning, and numerous representations. This article presents a brief summary of how children develop an understanding of the properties of geometric shapes as well as a description of the…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Cooperative Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
Brown, Carmen S. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2009
Children are naturally interested in shapes and spatial ideas. Geometric learning builds on their inquisitiveness and enthusiasm and challenges them to explore ideas about shape: their characteristics, spatial relationships, and symmetry. As such, early childhood environments should provide opportunities for children to explore materials, engage…
Descriptors: Young Children, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Early Childhood Education
Dark, Denise – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2007
A holiday quilt project in a kindergarten classroom becomes a focus for exploring patterns, shapes, measurement, spatial relationships, and number sense. Cooperative group work, problem solving, and communication of mathematical ideas enhance the completion of the project. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Mathematics Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Geometric Concepts
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Ortiz, Enrique – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1994
Presents a geometry game which offers K-2 students a way to learn geometric concepts and skills as part of a small-group or cooperative-learning activity or in a learning center. (MKR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts