
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities, Books a la carte edition (5th Edition)
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Author: Sybilla Beckmann
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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities, Books a la carte edition (5th Edition)
Ch. 2.2 - Michael says that the dark marbles in Figure 2.25...Ch. 2.2 - When Jean was asked to say what the 3 in the...Ch. 2.2 - This rectangle of x’s is 45 of another (original)...Ch. 2.2 - This rectangle of x’s is 65 of another (original)...Ch. 2.2 - Kaitlyn gave 12 of her candy bar to Arianna....Ch. 2.2 - You were supposed to use 23 of a cup of coca to...Ch. 2.2 - Susan was supposed to use 54 of a cup of butter in...Ch. 2.2 - If 34 of a cup of a snack food gives you your...Ch. 2.2 - Make up a word problem or situation where one...Ch. 2.2 - Cake problem: Figure 2.26 represents two cakes of...
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