Alternative Uses for JUNK MAIL: How Environmental Print Supports Mathematical Literacy
Department
Secondary and Middle Grades Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2007
Abstract
The article discusses the use of environmental print in helping middle-grade students construct knowledge within mathematics. Print advertisements allow students to practice communicating mathematically specifically on sale prices, shipping and handling costs or costs per unit. Solicitations can be used to examine offers to purchase, switch or use a product, service or program. A three-level framework to guide teachers on ways of using environmental print in the classroom is presented.
Journal Title
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School
Journal ISSN
1072-0839
Volume
12
Issue
6
First Page
326
Last Page
332
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