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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Opening the Door on Triangular Numbers
McMartin, Kimberley; McMaster, Heather
Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, v21 n4 p27-34 2016
As an alternative to looking solely at linear functions, a three-lesson learning progression developed for Year 6 students that incorporates triangular numbers to develop children's algebraic thinking is described and evaluated.
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Algebra, Children, Problem Solving, Geometric Concepts, Generalization, Mathematics Curriculum, National Curriculum, Sequential Learning, Student Educational Objectives, Instructional Effectiveness, Learner Engagement, Mathematics Achievement, Foreign Countries
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; e-mail: office@aamt.edu.au; Web site: https://primarystandards.aamt.edu.au/Journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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