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Peer reviewedGogan, Daisy – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedEdge, Douglas – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
How the strategy of uninterrupted sustained silent reading, can be adapted as uninterrupted sustained arithmetic for use in mathematics classes and clinics is discussed. Several activities are described and illustrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedWilson, Malcolm G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Learning, Learning Activities, Mathematics
Peer reviewedShaw, Jean M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Ways in which newspapers can be used in mathematics instruction, involving cutting numbers and shapes for a variety of purposes and collecting and analyzing information, are presented and illustrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedKnifong, J. Dan; Burton, Grace M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Considerations of the history of similar techniques and the structure of the method itself are used to discuss this question. (MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedKent, David – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A discussion is given of a method of finger reckoning in which the numbers one through ten are represented by one's fingers. (MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedJeffers, Verne – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
The construction of a model that combines the digital and standard clocks is described and suggested as a way to improve the teaching of time. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedLindquist, Mary Montgomery; Dana, Marcia E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Detailed instructions are given for presenting a number of activities that serve to tie measurement and multiplication together. The activities involve length, weight, area, volume, and capacity. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedTeahan, Teresa – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A device is described that aids students in doing percentage problems. (MP)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedLindquist, Mary Montgomery; Dana, Marcia E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Activities described for using zucchini to teach measurement include: guessing, graphing, and measuring length and weight; comparing sizes and shapes; and puzzles. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs, Instruction
Peer reviewedO'Daffer, Phares G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
"Solve a simpler problem" is the strategy illustrated, with suggestions on other strategies included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedDuea, Joan; and Ockenga, Earl – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
The problem-solving strategy of using a drawing is highlighted, with two problems discussed. Tips on classroom climate and other teaching ideas are also given. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedO'Daffer, Phares G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Using open-ended problems with more than one answer is disucssed, with examples. Other tips on open-ended problem solving are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedLeutzinger, Larry P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
The four-step method of problem solving is described: read the problem, represent or diagram, set up the calculations and compute, and write the answer. Other problem-solving tips are also included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedKalman, Dan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Considering a fraction as directions for graphing a line through the origin of the x-y plane is suggested. Strengths and weaknesses of the idea are also discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Graphs
