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1. Fractions and the funky cookie.

Author

Ellington, Aimee J. and Whitenack, Joy W.

Subjects
*STUDY & teaching of fractions, *BLOCKS (Toys) in mathematics education, *WOMEN mathematicians, *MANIPULATIVE materials (Education), *FIFTH grade (Education), *CURRICULUM, *ELEMENTARY education, *ACTIVITY programs in elementary education, *COOKIES
Abstract

The article focuses on how to understand fractions in which mathematics specialist Snider uses funky cookie tasks to teach fifth-grade students with mathematical concepts under the Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition (VMSC). It mentions that the students participate in problem-solving which use drawings and manipulative to explore mathematical concepts in the elementary school curriculum. It says that the students assemble polygons by combining pattern blocks to understand the processes involved in converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.

Published
2010

2. Technology as a Tool in the Primary Classroom.

Author

Alejandre, Suzanne and Moore, Varnelle

Subjects
*MATHEMATICS education, *COMPUTERS, *BLOCKS (Toys) in mathematics education, *GEOMETRY education, *ELEMENTARY education
Abstract

Presents suggestions on the use of computers in teaching mathematics to elementary students. Attitude of a student toward a computer in the classroom; Overview of a geometric activity using bocks; Application of the activity in a computer.

Published
2003

3. Solving Geometric problems by Using Unit Blocks.

Author

Andrews, Angela Giglio

Subjects
*GEOMETRY, *BLOCKS (Toys) in mathematics education, *ELEMENTARY education
Abstract

Focuses on the use of toy blocks for teaching geometric concepts to elementary school children. Mechanics for exploring shapes and investigating structures; Tips for solving problems and developing spatial sense; Exploration of properties of shapes using the blocks.

Published
1999

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