The Use of Strategies in Estimating Measurements.

Hildreth, David J.

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ERIC Number: EJ273417

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Publication Date: 1983-Jan

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The Use of Strategies in Estimating Measurements.

Hildreth, David J.

Arithmetic Teacher, v30 n5 p50-54 Jan 1983

Three reasons are given for including measurement estimation in the curriculum. Nine appropriate strategies for the estimation of length and area and five inappropriate strategies were identified during a pilot study that observed 24 students in each of grades five, seven, and first year of college. Instructional implications are noted. (MP)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Geometric Concepts, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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