Balloons on the Rise: A Problem-Solving Introduction to Integers

This article describes using helium balloons to introduce students to integers and integer arithmetic. (Contains 9 figures.)

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Published in:Mathematics teaching in the middle school 2004-05, Vol.9 (9), p.476-482
Main Authors: CHARLES. A. (ANDY) REEVES, WEBB, DARCY
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arithmetic
Backpacks
Balloons
Cartoons
Grade 5
Helium
Integers
Learning Activities
Manipulative Materials
Mathematical Concepts
Mathematics curricula
Mathematics education
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics Skills
Middle School Students
Problem Solving
Secondary school curricula
Teaching Methods
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Summary:This article describes using helium balloons to introduce students to integers and integer arithmetic. (Contains 9 figures.)
ISSN:1072-0839
2328-5486
DOI:10.5951/MTMS.9.9.0476