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Floor Plan Assignment In Elementary Mathematics Education, Tunde Jakab
Floor Plan Assignment In Elementary Mathematics Education, Tunde Jakab
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In this upper elementary mathematics education assignment, the prospective teachers gain hands-on experience in measuring distances in feet and inches, calculating areas, and converting distance and area measurements. Moreover, they solve a real-life situation by choosing the most economical tiles for their kitchen. This last part (3) of the assignment develops critical thinking and expressing one's thought processes. Part 3 can be used as an in-class discussion, which further promotes reasoning skills.
What Is Measurement? [8th Grade], Catherine Risinger
What Is Measurement? [8th Grade], Catherine Risinger
Understanding by Design: Complete Collection
In this 8th grade unit, students will bridge their understanding of measurement from 7th grade Math to a new level which is required for the further development of Mathematical Skills. Students will gain a better understanding on the needed skills when solving for both direct and indirect measurement. Through the performance assessment students will design in small groups a 4,000 square foot home. Not only will students complete a scale drawing of their design they will also be building their design as well. This allows students to appreciate the amount of details that are required in the buildings that we …
Nf97-321 Converting Crp To Cropland In The Nebraska Panhandle, Drew J. Lyon, Tom Holman
Nf97-321 Converting Crp To Cropland In The Nebraska Panhandle, Drew J. Lyon, Tom Holman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact discusses techniques for converting CRP ground to cropland, including minimum tillage and crop rotations.