Mathematics For Elementary Teachers With Activities
Mathematics For Elementary Teachers With Activities
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Author: Sybilla Beckmann
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4.3, Problem 1P

There are 31 envelopes with 3 stickers in each envelope. Seyong calculates the total number of stickers by counting by threes 31 times. Natasha adds 31   +   31   +   31   =   93 instead. Discuss the two calculation methods. Are both legitimate? Explain and relate to the material in this section.

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Mathematics For Elementary Teachers With Activities

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