LBST Math - 12.8 Contrasting and Relating Perimeter and Area

12.8 Contrasting and Relating Perimeter and Area

Information in this section corresponds to: 12.8 Contrasting and Relating Perimeter and Area: Beckmann, Sybilla. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (p. 564-567). Pearson Education.

Chicken or Egg? Area or Perimeter?I took some time last night to look through 3rd grade units from all over the map. I was amazed to see that about 95% of them suggested teaching perimeter first. Why is that? The two most common d…

Information in this section corresponds to: 12.8 Contrasting and Relating Perimeter and Area: Beckmann, Sybilla. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (p. 564-567). Pearson Education.

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