Sometimes geoboards are left on the shelf because we don’t know what to do with them. They can be powerful tools for students to study, length, area and perimeter. (But remember to be careful with the perimeter part because the length of one unit is only measured on the horizontal or vertical, not the diagonal.) […]
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Hands-On Measuring
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 1:54 pm
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Students need active learning experiences to understand measurement concepts and develop important skills. These resources provide opportunities for students to problem solve with hands-on and virtual measurements in real-world and online environments.
Fit by Design or Design to Fit
This applied mathematics lesson features hands-on activities supporting the NCTM Measurement Standard, and can be used to introduce […]
Posted in Topics: 3-D Shapes, Area, Data, Geometry, Math, Measurement, National Standards, Perimeter, Process Skills (Mathematics), Pythagorean Theorem, Quick Takes, Real Data, Reasoning, Scale, Triangles, Volume
Pythagoras and His Theorem
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 10:39 am
Written by: Kimberly Lightle
A topic once reserved for high school geometry, the Pythagorean theorem is now part and parcel of the middle school curriculum. These resources offer visual demonstrations that can make the abstract theorem more concrete for students and lead them in analyzing the mathematical relationships involved, as recommended by the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. […]
Posted in Topics: Geometry, History of Mathematics, Math, Pythagoras, Pythagorean Theorem, Quick Takes, Triangles






Posted in Topics: Area, Geoboards, Geometry, Math, Perimeter, Polygons, Quick Takes, Triangles
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