mathematics teaching, measuring, outdoor

Outdoor measuring is one of the options how one can learn to orient in nature. It also shows an applied use of mathematics. In our report, we focus on the development of outdoor measuring (topographical exercises) in mathematics classes in primary schools in the Czech Republic from 1962 until present time. From the 1960's to 1980's, topographical exercises were a compulsory component of mathematics in primary school. In the 1990's, they were part of the extended math classes at first, and were later omitted completely. At the end of our report, we contemplate current possibilities of outdoor measuring in mathematics classes.