The story of a land with a magic tree that provides true or false answers to any problem posed. The king poses a question about wealth - experts disagree as to whether it is an addition or a sub-traction problem, although the tree maintains both methods are acceptable.
Previewing is essential. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504734
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Games in mathematics education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Teaching - Aids and devices
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Juvenile films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)