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Direct linkAmeis, Jerry A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2004
This article describes activities for developing an understanding of a formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism. The core activity concerns determining the volume of water in a backyard skating rink. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Formulas, Secondary School Mathematics
