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Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying mathematical operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module provides…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, Definitions, High Schools
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Kilhefner, Dale Z. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
This game involves one player guessing the numbers and operations of an equation written down by another player. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction
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Gilbert, Robert K. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
A graphing activity which allows students to work independently of the teacher and the textbook is described. The activity involves providing data in order to develop the skills necessary for interpreting the collected information. (JT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs, Instruction
Taylor, Hilda – Gifted Education International, 1992
Specific suggestions for teaching young children (ages 5-7) mathematical principles are offered, covering such concepts as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, arithmetical laws, and utilizing a story to teach various mathematical concepts and skills. (DB)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Concept Formation, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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Christy, Donna; Lambe, Karen; Payson, Christine; Carnevale, Patricia; Scarpelli, Debra – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2008
A whimsical mathematics event for children and adults, derived from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, was held at the Providence Children's Museum in Rhode Island. NCTM's Standards were the basis of all the activities. (Contains 10 figures and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Activities, Learning Activities, Museums, Young Children
Grant, Shelia I. – 1985
This instructional manual consists of 11 competency-based units for a mathematics course for trade and industrial programs in Texas. Each instructional unit includes the following basic components: unit and specific objectives, notes to the instructor (outline of steps to follow in accomplishing specific objectives), information sheets,…
Descriptors: Addition, Arithmetic, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education
Savage, Teresa – 1991
Noting that many parents who might teach their young children are often discouraged by a lack of information or fear of being labeled "pushy," this book provides parents with a step-by-step program for teaching preschoolers letters and numbers as a way of giving children a head start on formal education. The handbook consists of a…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Computation, Early Reading, Learning Activities
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Richbart, Lynn A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Several activities focusing on the number 1976 are presented. (SD)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment, Number Systems
Grossman, Rose – Mathematics Teaching, 1974
Activities that are helpful for teachers and pupils alike in getting the feel for how big a million really is are suggested. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
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Ajose, Sunday A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Directions are given for construction of tangram puzzles that can be used to reinforce arithmetic concepts. Several examples are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Albrecht, Bob – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Random number generation by computers is discussed. A BASIC program is given that uses random numbers to print a given name in random positions at given time intervals. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Joyner, Jeane; Leiva, Miriam – Instructor, 1988
Plastic Easter eggs are useful devices for teaching basic mathematics skills, from counting activities to graphing. Eggs are used to reinforce addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills; column addition, estimation, statistics, and other topics are introduced. Sample activities are described. (JL)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Learning Activities, Number Concepts, Primary Education
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Mortimer, M. E.; Oates, F. H. C. – Mathematics in School, 1985
A general method and a variant for divisibility are presented, with specific examples. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics
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Whitin, David J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Third- and fourth-grade students were introduced to palindromes (numbers that can be read the same both forward and backward). The types of problems that they generated, investigated, and solved are presented. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
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Kirschner, Michael M.; Liddy, Thomas – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Worksheets for a dot-to-dot puzzle and a crossnumber puzzle are provided. (DT)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Numbers
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