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Wahl, Mark – 1988
This book contains mathematics activities based upon the concepts of Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Ratio. The activities include higher order thinking skills, calculation practice, integration with different subject areas, mathematics history, extensions and home tasks, teaching notes, and questions for thought and comprehension. A visual map…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedShumway, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
A computer program that allows students to simulate an experiment in probability is given, with specific suggestions on how to use and study the program. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedKilhefner, Dale Z. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
This game involves one player guessing the numbers and operations of an equation written down by another player. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedGilbert, Robert K. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
A graphing activity which allows students to work independently of the teacher and the textbook is described. The activity involves providing data in order to develop the skills necessary for interpreting the collected information. (JT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs, Instruction
Taylor, Hilda – Gifted Education International, 1992
Specific suggestions for teaching young children (ages 5-7) mathematical principles are offered, covering such concepts as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, arithmetical laws, and utilizing a story to teach various mathematical concepts and skills. (DB)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Concept Formation, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMortimer, M. E.; Oates, F. H. C. – Mathematics in School, 1985
A general method and a variant for divisibility are presented, with specific examples. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics
Peer reviewedWheatley, Grayson H. – School Science and Mathematics, 1977
An ant city is used as the basis for counting and other numerical activities. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedO'Donnell, William J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
An investigation of these numbers is shown to give students an opportunity to make use of such mathematical skills as algebraic substitution, modular arithmetic, counting arguments, and mathematical induction. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometry, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedEdge, John – Mathematics in School, 1979
Two algorithms are developed for finding the square roots of numbers. One is based on the rule that x square is the sum of the first x odd numbers; the other is algebraic. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics
Peer reviewedStraker, Anita – Mathematics in School, 1979
A number of activities are suggested that provide motivation and increases the confidence of students involved in practicing numerical skills. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedBalin, Fred – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A method of multiplying using fingers is described and an explanation given. The method is then generalized to other number bases. (MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedJones, Richard C. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents a project in which one science class, curious about large numbers, created one million marks on paper. Discusses other concrete representations of one million and other large numbers. (MKR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Measurement, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedBernstein, Robert; Barson, Alan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
A classroom activity in which numbers are assigned to words on the basis of geometric configuration of the letters is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
Peer reviewedMathematics Teacher, 1979
Three topics related to teaching mathematics are discussed: a problem with the order of operations, teaching fractions, and an application of the distributive property. (MP)
Descriptors: Fractions, Instruction, Learning Activities, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedDana, Marcia E.; Lindquist, Mary Montgomery – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Outlined is the preparation and use of graph paper for activities in counting' approximation, making bar graphs, and decimals. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs, Instruction
