This guidance report focuses on the teaching of mathematics to pupils in Key Stages 2 and 3. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive guide to mathematics teaching. We have made recommendations where there are research findings that schools can use to make a significant difference to pupils' learning, and have focused on the questions that…

This paper presents tips, activities, resources, and games that parents can use to help their children become more proficient in math. Some helpful tips offered are: (1) Be positive; (2) Play family games; (3) Avoid stereotypes; (4) Choose gifts that develop problem solving skills; (5) Expand your children's horizons; (6) Buy or borrow library…

Using a proportions approach to solving the three types of percent problems is discussed, with a drawing of a comparison scale. (MNS)

A letter from a parent about a homework assignment involving much repetition (and time) is used as the vehicle to discuss the problem. (MNS)

Two games and one activity designed to be used with a hand-held calculator are presented. (MK)

A new version of a standard old problem is presented. Ways of solving, extending, and continuing the problem that make it applicable to many grade levels are discussed. (MK)

When the words "problem" and "answers" are used in connection with computational exercises, students think they are solving problems. Distinguishing between computational forms and problems is illustrated with a variety of topics. (MNS)

Two posters that can provide simulated problem-solving experiences at a corner store are provided. (MK)

This sample lesson, used with sixth graders, is designed to integrate mathematics learning with the outdoors environment. (MK)

This guide for a mathematics curriculum for grades 1-4 presents topics in sequential order for the entire four-year program. Grade level was not used for separating units; instead, an integrated sequencing of concepts was used in preparing this guide. The relationship between units is specified for the teacher as an explicit mapping of how a…

An activity is described in which students write programs for each other using the Logo programing language. A program developed by two fifth graders is discussed. (MNS)

This guide is organized around six concepts: sets, numbers and numeration; operations, their properties and number theory; relations and functions; geometry; measurement; and probability and statistics. Objectives and sample activities are presented for each concept. Separate sections deal with the processes of problem solving and computation. A…

The need to promote mathematical creativity and suggestions for developing it are discussed in this document. The largest portion of this document consists of a collection of problem sheets, arranged according to 26 content areas. Puzzles, activities, and a variety of problems are included, with an answer key. An annotated bibliography of selected…

This document is one of six which set forth the mathematics components of the Project SEARCH Articulated Curriculum developed by the Utica (New York) City School District. Each volume deals with a broad area of mathematics and lists objectives related to that area for all grades from K through 12. Each objective listed is described first in…

One approach used to teach a group of six hard-of-hearing and deaf children to solve word problems in addition and subtraction at the first- and second-grade levels is described. (Author/MK)