Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ717760
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Nov-1
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1073-5836
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Galleons, Magic Potions, and Quidditch: The Mathematics of Harry Potter
Barta, Jim; L'Ai, Linda
Teaching Children Mathematics, v11 n4 p210 Nov 2004
Literacy curriculum connections through books give advantage to teachers to use adventure to enhance mathematical learning among children. The way the children enhanced their mathematical competence by developing exciting mathematical activities and applications by using Harry Potter book episodes is discussed.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Childrens Literature, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Students, Mathematics Activities
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Web site: http://www.nctm.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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