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Measurement and Geometry: Building Conceptual Understanding in Young Children

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Mathematical Tasks

• Tasks should connect to prior lessons and real world contexts.
• Tasks should be open enough to provide a challenge to gifted children while allowing for success for at-risk students.
• Tasks should be based on standards, not what the teacher likes to teach.