Milking a Problem.

Buxton, Laurie

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ERIC Number: EJ231040

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980-Jun

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Milking a Problem.

Buxton, Laurie

Mathematics Teaching, n91 p40-41 Jun 1980

The author discusses mathematics problems given to a group of primary teachers studying properties of numbers. Using a milk crate and bottles as a problem, the teachers diverted to exploring extrapolations. (MP)

Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Games, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Sets, Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles

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Language: English

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