Book

New Visions for Linking Literature and Mathematics

by David Whitin and Phyllis Whitin

New Visions for Linking Literature and Mathematics
Grades
K - 6
Type
Book
Pages
171
Published
February 2004
Publisher
NCTE
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Description

David and Phyllis Whitin offer K-6 teachers a wealth of ideas for integrating literature and mathematics.

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