Introduces two digit subtraction problems, including those which require regrouping, through an animated story about the problems of an honest melon merchant. Filbert devises an accounting system called “dump a box” based on subtraction with borrowing to try to stop a melon thief. Suitable for upper primary level.
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ACMI Identifier
505126
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Problem solving
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Arithmetic
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Juvenile films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)