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s.tung

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Explain why it is important to include math activities in an after-school program.
 
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Describe two activities that use different types of scales.
 
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Jordin Calloway

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Answer to Question 1

They provide children with many opportunities to use and reinforce math concepts learned in school. Planned activities can further childrens progress to Piagets stage called concrete operations. Children can experience how math is used in everyday life.

Answer to Question 2

Children can weigh themselves; sort objects according to their weight; estimate the weight of an object, then check their accuracy.




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Reply 2 on: Sep 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Excellent

 

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