The goal of this paper is to illustrate different ways that cardsorting activities (or "card stacks") can be implemented in the introductory physics classroom, along with various tips and resources for getting started. My first attempt at developing a card stack came about from simply wanting to try out a fun way to change student…

In this article, we discuss a collection of active learning activities derived from classic psychology studies that illustrate the appropriate use of descriptive and inferential statistics. (Contains 2 tables.)

In looking at successful inquiry activities, patterns in pedagogical approach emerge (Meyer et al. 2011). This article discusses one such approach--the design challenge. A design challenge can be defined as an activity in which students are given an explicit task to create a product that meets a defined goal. However, simply asking students to…

This manual consists of an introduction to our Academic Peer Instruction (API) program at LaGuardia Community College, a compilation of the materials we have developed and use for training of our tutors (with answers), and a bibliography. API is based on an internationally recognized peer tutoring program, Supplemental Instruction. (Contains 6…

The purpose of this article is to provide suggestions for using public speaking tasks in English language teaching (ELT) and to highlight some of their many advantages. For the purpose of this article, the author will focus on two types of these tasks: student presentations and debates. Student presentations may consist of either individual or…

Fifteen mathematical puzzles and problems are presented. Areas investigated include pentominoes, arithmetic, fractions, and dissections (dissecting) a shape into two pieces that can be fitted together to form a square. Answers for each puzzle and problems are included. (JN)

Several problems that can be used with calculators are provided. Teaching tips and references are included. (MNS)

Presented are eight student worksheets of block problems. Included are diagrams of the squares and hollow squares involved and a separate answer sheet for the problems. (CW)

Twenty-seven supplemental lessons for primary students involving mathematical thought problems on addition, subtraction, and comparison (e.g., greater than and less than) are presented. Each of the lessons contains 10 or more problems which students either hear or read and then respond to either orally or on written answer sheets. The materials in…

Problems were developed by third graders involving holiday customs in one of the countries of their ancestors. Eight sample problems are included. (MNS)

These activities involve students in interpreting story problems, drawing their own conclusions, and making guesses. Four worksheets, for levels 1-8, are included, along with teaching suggestions. (MNS)

Presented is the problem of determining alternative schedules for major league baseball. Equations of the schedule, conditions on the solutions, and solutions are discussed. (CW)

Provided are the activity sheets for students and the teaching guide for this middle school geometry activity. Materials, prerequisites, objectives, and procedures are listed. Extension activities are suggested. An answer key is included. (CW)

Five sets of activities for students are included in this document. Each is designed for use in secondary school mathematics instruction. Topics include: (1) "5-Con Triangles"; (2) "Striking Sequences"; (3) "Invariants"; (4) "On the Ball," (a geometry lesson); and (5) "Coloring Maps." These topics focus on geometric and statistical concepts. Each…

This book is intended for middle-grade mathematics teachers who are searching for a wide variety of appropriately challenging and motivating problems with which to supplement regular textbook offerings. The 125 problems presented were found in the "Arithmetic Teacher" from 1975 to 1990. References are given both to the articles that contain these…