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Education Elementary

Geometry, Grade 4

by (author) Jennifer Lawson

Publisher
Portage & Main Press
Initial publish date
Jul 2008
Category
Elementary
Recommended Age
4
Recommended Grade
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  • Spiral bound

    ISBN
    9781553791577
    Publish Date
    Jul 2008
    List Price
    $70.00

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Description

In this module, students explore two- and three- dimensional shapes, their makeup, their properties, and their relationships to each other. The principal goal is to enhance students’ understanding of geometric concepts and the roles they play in our lives. Also included: materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques problem-solving examples activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals All modules include a list of children's books and websites related to the mathematics topics introduced, a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Mathematics program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that students use and develop during mathematics inquiry), and a classroom assessment plan and record-keeping templates.

About the author

Jennifer Lawson, PhD, is the originator and program editor of the Hands-On series published by Portage & Main Press. Jennifer writes, teaches in the faculty of education at the University of Manitoba, and is a local school board trustee. She is also one of the founders of Mission to Mexico, an organization that works with and provides supports to schools in some of the most impoverished communities in Puerto Vallarta. Jennifer is a former classroom teacher, resource and special education teacher, consultant, and principal. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with her husband, Barry, and sons, Devon and Jeremy.

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