A Mathematics Lesson from the Mayan Civilization.

Lara-Alecio, Rafael; Irby, Beverly J.; Morales-Aldana, Leonel

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ERIC Number: EJ578257

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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A Mathematics Lesson from the Mayan Civilization.

Lara-Alecio, Rafael; Irby, Beverly J.; Morales-Aldana, Leonel

Teaching Children Mathematics, v5 n3 p154-58 Nov 1998

Discusses how teachers can infuse culture into the curriculum and develop students' competence and confidence by using ethnomathematics. Examines the mathematics of the Mayan civilization. Contains 22 references. (ASK)

Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education, Ethnomathematics, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Maya (People), Number Concepts

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers

Language: English

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