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| Childrens Games | 1 |
| Competition | 1 |
| Elementary Education | 1 |
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Peer reviewedWessinger, Nancy Peoples – Quest, 1994
Discusses the meaning of scoring in children's games. Fourth graders suggest that feeling good in the gym results from scoring or helping to win, even when nobody keeps score. The article explores the meaning of scoring using the text, "Meaning in Movement, Sport and Physical Education," noting implications for teachers. (SM)
Descriptors: Achievement, Childrens Games, Competition, Elementary Education
