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FINDING AREAS ON DOT PAPER.

Authors :
Pagni, David L.
Source :
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School. Dec2006/Jan2007, Vol. 12 Issue 5, p274-282. 9p. 1 Color Photograph, 19 Diagrams, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article focuses on several classroom activities that prompt students to investigate and discover mathematical formulas in determining the areas of shapes through the use of dot papers. It is said that students in the U.S. are rarely provided with chance to find out the formulas for themselves. Several mathematical problems on finding areas on dot paper are presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10720839
Volume :
12
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23338448