The goals, objects, materials and grade levels are specified in this description of a laboratory activity involving analytic geometry concepts. Students mark out bicycle gymkhana courses in which directions to participants are given by Cartesian coordinates. (JP)

Students calculate the speed of cars moving on a highway as a lab activity. Directions for teachers, objectives, goals, grade level (7-12), materials and procedures are detailed. (JP)

Describes a procedure which utilizes a laser beam and an interferometer to determine the stability of a holography system. Equipment set-up, operation, and interpretation of results provided. (CP)

Games and laboratory experiences which can be used to help build basic skills are described. (SD)

Students in a methods course on teaching elementary mathematics participated in a mathematics laboratory in a public school. Evaluation indicated that reactions and attitudes were favorable toward the experience. (JP)

The study assessed the effectiveness of methematical laboratories as compared with the regular mathematics teaching program. A control group, mathematical laboratory group, and a third group called a Class Discovery Group were formed for making comparisons. Gains were higher on cumulative achievement, transfer, and divergent thinking measures for…

The design and use of various types of mathematics learning centers are discussed; suggestions for evaluation of centers are offered. A sample learning center, designed to teach first graders linear measurement, is described in detail. (SD)

Activities involving rolling dice and recording results in diverse ways introduce children to a variety of basic mathematical concepts. Several games and activities are described. (SD)

The game of Fractional Dominoes is illustrated. (DT)

A mathematics laboratory approach used with hearing-impaired junior high youngsters is described and discussed. (DT)

Directions are given for an activity in which students are introduced to infinite geometric series. (DT)