Variations on familiar games which can be used to motivate mathematics learning are described. (SD)

In the activity described here students build mazes, then time fellow students as they "run" the mazes. They then graph the results to determine a learning curve. (SD)

Construction of colorful braided polyhedra can provide upper elementary students with enjoyable geometric experiences. (SD)

Wooden cubes can be used with task cards and teacher-made materials to develop and reinforce learning of linear measurement, area and multiplication, volume and surface area. Students can use cubes to cover area and fill boxes; later they learn to make boxes to fit specified numbers of cubes. (SD)

Through a series of games, children can be given practice on making change and operating with money. (SD)

A method is explained for using right triangles on a geoboard for determining the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two numbers. (DT)