Ten activities classifying buttons are presented. Additional suggestions are given for using children's literature and for how to begin. (MNS)

The focus is on how reasoning can be developed through the study of two-dimensional shapes, their properties, and the relationships among them. Research on children's understanding of geometric shapes is reviewed and activities to develop analyzing and classifying skills are given, with a bibliography included. (MNS)

Provides instructions and worksheets for activities on: (1) sorting sets (grades K-one); (2) telling place values of two-/three-digit numbers (grades two-four); (3) recognizing multiplication/division facts (grades four-six); and (4) computing problems that contain multiples of 10, place value problems, and subtraction problems with many zeros…

Described are activities using jar lids for sorting, classifying, and graphing; ordering; and measuring circumference and diameter. (MNS)

Described are integrated science and mathematics activities that focus on gathering, displaying, and interpreting data on balloons. Students are involved in sampling, taking polls and surveys, doing experiments, classifying, estimating, and measuring. Included are directions, extensions, and activity sheets for students and parents. (KR)

Describes an activity in which students utilize mathematical communication and reasoning skills to develop a class constitution. Students brainstorm rules for their classroom in cooperative-learning groups, classify them into categories, and justify their decision to the class. (MDH)

Presents 5 activities for the family and K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8 grade levels that focus on the connection between mathematics and children's literature. Activities examine the mathematical concepts of sorting, classifying, geometry, estimation, averages, and measurement. Provides reproducible worksheets. (JAF)

Presented are activities that focus on gathering, using, and interpreting data about fingerprints as a basis for integrating mathematics and science. Patterns, classification, logical reasoning, and mathematical relationships are explored by making graphs, classifying fingerprints, and matching identical fingerprints. A parent-involvement activity…