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My kids can : making math accessible to all learners, K–5 / edited by Judy Storeygard.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN-13: 978-0-325-01724-
ISBN-10: 0-325-01724-
- Mathematics—Study and teaching (Elementary). 2. Effective teaching.
- Mathematics teachers—Anecdotes. I. Storeygard, Judy.
QA135.6.M95 2009
372.7—dc22 2009000232
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