In this article, the authors share a variety of ways to formatively assess basic fact fluency. The define fluency, raise some issues related to timed testing, and then share a collection of classroom-tested ideas for authentic fact fluency assessment. This article encourages teachers to try a variety of alternative assessments from this sampling,…

Placement tests are rapidly joining the ranks of high-stakes testing and college freshmen are required to take mathematics placement exams to determine their first mathematics course upon entering college. Unfortunately, these exams tend to place students in a lower-level or remedial course. As a result, additional expenses are incurred, degree…

Discusses the hazards of using timed mathematics tests in hopes of helping children learn basic math facts. Provides samples of children's writing which discuss their feeling about timed tests. Presents one teacher's idea of combining her students' thinking about math with writing haiku poetry. (MG)

This module was designed to allow students to build or increase their level of understanding of geometry. It helps students develop those skills necessary to successfully understand and use basic geometry skills that are necessary for many vocational jobs and that act as a basis for additional understanding. The seven units include: (1)…

Discusses games using number tablets. Describes general advantages of the games over using pencil and paper. Provides needs, skills, players, rules, and variations for eight games. (YP)

This article explores an application of combinations, geometric series, and elementary probability that arises in a Biblical setting. Describes examples of the applications such as the use of "urim and thummin." (YP)

The Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) Grade 11 Test is designed to measure proficiency in four subject areas including English, mathematics, social studies, and science. This guide for mathematics is intended to provide a description of the way in which specific skill areas are assessed on the LEAP test and instructional…

Reports on the results of the reform curriculum of the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project's elementary curriculum, Everyday Mathematics, for third-grade students. Results included the fact that only 2% of UCSMP students failed to meet state goals. UCSMP students also scored well in all mathematical areas including number skills and…

Discusses a teaching method for multiplication using manipulative materials. Provides examples of the teaching method and activities using individual chalk boards. Two references are listed. (YP)

This monograph is written for teachers of students in grades seven to nine to heighten awareness of the skills in the measurement and geometry cluster of the New Jersey High School Proficiency test (HSPT) and to suggest strategies for teaching them. Eleven skills in the HSPT measurement and geometry cluster are grouped according to type of…

This article provides four mathematical activities for grades 6-8 with situations involving proportional and nonproportional reasoning. For each problem, students construct a table based on the particular situation, generalize a rule to describe those data, and then plot the data on coordinate axes. (YP)

This document contains teaching modules based on 17 objectives for grade 3 mathematics. The modules may be used for program evaluation and curricular planning as well as detailed outlines for classroom activities. Each module has eight sections: (1) "Objective"; (2) "Explanation of Objective"; (3) "Prerequisite…

This document contains teaching modules based on 20 objectives in grade 5 mathematics. The modules may be used for program evaluation and curricular planning as well as detailed outlines for classroom activities. Each module has eight section: (1) "Objective"; (2) "Explanation of Objective"; (3) "Prerequisite Skills";…

Determines which chessboards contain a chromatic rectangle having all four corners the same color for any black-white coloring. Expands the problem to a three color problem. (YP)

Provided are four activities focusing on the application of mathematics to real-world situations: (1) Baby Weight; (2) High Temperature; (3) Skin Weight; and (4) Whale Weight. Each activity contains the objective, directions, extensions, and answers with worksheet. The activities required include the skills of making charts and graphs. (YP)