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1998e.03334 Harris, Jacqueline Problem Solving with Franklin the Turtle. Teach. Child. Math. 4, No. 1, 24-27 (1997). 1997 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Reston, VA EN D52 Describes a literature-based approach to helping primary students become more proficient problem solvers in mathematics. Literature-based activities were chosen to develop a sense of community in the classroom. This enabled students to develop the self-confidence to share thoughts and feelings while problem solving in small-group and class discussion. (ERIC)