"Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1" reviews the best available evidence to offer five recommendations for developing the maths skills of 3-7-year olds. Recommendations include integrating maths into different activities throughout the day -- for example, at registration and snack time -- to familiarise children…

Using license plates and telephone numbers for teaching probability ideas involving counting rules is suggested. How each is useful is illustrated in some detail. (MNS)

Children's number sequence progress through several developmental changes that are brought about through adaptations in the children's counting activities. Introduces key psychological aspects of number sequences, pre-numerical counting schemes, an initial number sequence, a tacitly-nested number sequence, explicitly-nested number sequence, and…

A classification of the simple combinatorial configurations which correspond to various cases of distribution and ordering of objects into boxes is given (in French). Concrete descriptions, structured relations, translations, and formalizations are discussed. (MNS)

Exploring the numerical nature of quadratic equations is the focus of this article. Small solutions, the general case, and a detailed analysis are each presented. (MNS)

This document provides paraeducators with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the content and pedagogy of elementary mathematics. The module serves two purposes: To increase the mathematical proficiency of participating paraprofessionals by engaging them in mathematical activities that are relevant to elementary mathematics. Activities in…

Facts are given about the ninth-century Arab mathematician Al-Khwarizmi, from whose name the word algorithm is derived. His influence on algebra and arithmetic are discussed. (MNS)

Represented are notes that have been compiled from meetings between teachers and members of the SMSG staff, discussing kinds of pre-school activities that might be appropriate for the development of various mathematical concepts. The sequence of concepts presented are in the same order as they are developed in the SMSG kindergarten program. Some…

Very specific suggestions for teaching subtraction facts using addition are given. Several activities are suggested. (MK)

Ways of using the calculator as a vehicle for investigating one aspect of the square root concept are illustrated. (MK)

A study of a class of numbers called 'Good numbers' can provide students with many opportunities for investigation, conjecture, and proof. Definitions and proofs are presented along with suggested questions. (MNS)

Writing short computer programs can help students to develop an understanding of random processes in probability. Three sample programs are included. (MNS)

How to take an existing magic square and surround it with a magic border is described, with a number of examples. (MNS)

The historical origin of star-polygons is noted and the mathematics of them presented, with illustrations. Seven theorems are included, as well as a computer program designed to classify star-polygons. (MNS)

Constructing solids, number of possible solids, properties of the series, general terms, and sum of the series are each described and illustrated. (MNS)