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Better Teaching of K-6 Mathematics

Blog by Peter Price of Professor Pete's Classroom

Month: March 2015

Posted on March 28, 2015

Sixth-Graders Learn Business Skills in Mathematics Class

Another applied maths idea for older primary students: let them run a mock business and learn firsthand basic ideas about working together and how to create a viable business.

I grew up without any “business sense” – this would have been very useful as part of my education.
Watch the video here: Hellgate 6th graders learn business skills in math class

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