The sheer delight of shearing
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posted on 2023-09-11, 09:33 authored by Chris ShoreChris Shore, Tom FrancomeTom Francome, Colin FosterColin FosterWhen students think about area, such as the area of a triangle, they often go straight to a formula. Giving students questions in which this formula cannot be immediately applied, because the lengths of the base and the height are not explicitly provided, may encourage them to think more deeply about area. [...]
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Mathematics in SchoolVolume
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The Mathematical AssociationVersion
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Dr Colin Foster. Deposit date: 8 September 2023Usage metrics
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