Problem Solving in Mathematics (PSM), a program of problem-solving lessons for grades 4-9, is designed to be integrated into the regular mathematics curriculum. Although the content objectives of the lessons are similar to those of most textbooks, PSM emphasizes problem-solving skills and a variety of instructional strategies which foster the…

One of a series of pre-apprenticeship phase 1 training modules dealing with math skills, this self-paced student module covers the concept of percent. Included in the module are the following: cover sheet listing module title, goals, and performance indicators; introduction; study guide/check list with directions for module completion; information…

Activities and manipulative materials for helping children see and understand fractions are described. (MT)

An array model is discussed as an alternative approach to reviewing the four basic operations with fractions; it could help motivate students. (MP)

Presents an activity that involves drawing pictures to collect data, conjecturing a recurrence relation, and solving the relation using geometric series and partial fractions. (MKR)

Presents five math activities designed to help students understand fractions, keep students motivated, and help them maintain their math skills. The activities are "What's in a Name?""Fractured Words,""Egyptian Fractions,""More Fractured Fractions,""Name the Parts," and "Timely Device."…

Developed by a statewide committee in response to the legislature's mandate to develop statewide curriculum standards for required subjects, this guide presents the content that should be taught in Mathematics II. It was piloted by teachers in representative school systems and subsequently revised. Seven goals for the course are listed, followed…

In response to the legislature's mandate to develop statewide curriculum standards for required subjects, this guide was developed by a statewide committee to present the content that should be taught in Mathematcs I. It was piloted by teachers in representative school systems and subsequently revised. Six goals for the course are listed, followed…

Three topics related to teaching mathematics are discussed: a problem with the order of operations, teaching fractions, and an application of the distributive property. (MP)

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)

Four activities concerning addition and subtraction are described. They range in appropriate grade level from K-2 (crossing out objects) to 6-8 (solving decimal inequalities). Masters for worksheets are provided. (SD)

Uses pattern blocks to model basic parts-of-a-whole fraction concepts. Suggests that students reflect these models in oral, written, pictorial, and symbolic representations. (MKR)

Provides measurement, estimation, and data analysis activities for grades three to four and five to six using boxes of cereal and containers of frozen yogurt. (MKR)

Suggests several hands-on materials for teaching primary students more concretely the concept of fractions. (HTH)

This instructor's guide consists of materials for use in helping students enrolled in postsecondary vocational or technical education programs to master pretechnical mathematics skills. Addressed in the 17 units of the guide are arranged under the following headings: Whole Numbers (whole number notation; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and…