Presents a modified version of the Wheel of Fortune game for mathematics classrooms that engages students in solving equations by using formal and informal methods. Encourages mental computation and estimation. (ASK)

Presents mathematics questions to analyze what advertisements are saying mathematically. (ASK)

Presents two different research tests for teachers to conduct in their classrooms to gain insight into their students' number sense. Provides test results from Taiwan for comparison. (ASK)

Introduces a popular children's book which is the foundation for activities that introduce students to some basic concepts of probability. Recommends the use of this book to engage middle grade students in exploring patterns related to counting. (ASK)

Presents an activity in which attribute blocks help middle school students understand the fundamental counting principle and the multiplication rule. Demonstrates how these materials can aid students in building a conceptual understanding of multiplication and the counting principle. (ASK)

Presents ideas for an assessment that reflects the curriculum standards set forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Discusses how assessment tasks are created to support instruction that values a mastery of the basics, mental mathematics, mathematical vocabulary, problem solving and writing in mathematics, calculator…

Presents an activity to help students begin to seek patterns and make mathematical predictions by using a counting game. Contains reproducible student worksheets. (MKR)

Examines the use of a ratio table for developing students' conceptual understanding of rational number. The ratio table is an alternative to cross-multiplication and can utilize both additive and multiplicative strategies. It organizes numbers and keeps track of operations and results, which aids the teacher in assessment. (MLB)