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Peer reviewedHutcheson, James W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
A puzzle involving computation and pattern observation is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedChilcote, Elinor; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Games and activities, which are fun, practical, and related to the child's world, are presented. Suggestions are given for building skills in estimating lengths, guessing how many, recognizing patterns in counting, multiplying with "waffles," classifying by attributes, and adding and subtracting with special cards, relays, and play…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Games
Peer reviewedYates, Daniel S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
An activity similar to magic squares is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedDockweiler, Clarence J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Several experiences with palindrome numbers are given, each leading to the "Law of 11." Conjectures for the reader to consider are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedSherzer, Laurence – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary School Mathematics, Induction, Instruction
Peer reviewedBerenson, Lewis – Arithmetic Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Division, Enrichment Activities, Grade 7, Grade 8
Peer reviewedLoomis, Alden H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Some patterns resulting from certain operations on numbers are discussed, analyzed, and explained. A method for predicting the outcome of these operations for any number is developed.
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedParkerson, Elsa – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Playing with number patterns can lead students to discover some divisibility tests. (JT)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedBright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Developing numerical relationships with calculators is emphasized. Calculators furnish some needed support for students as they investigate the value of fractions as the numerators or denominators change. An example with Logo programing for computers is also included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Peer reviewedErb, Clinton A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedZalewski, Donald L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Addition, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedRandolph, Winifred; Jeffers, Verne G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedStenger, Donald J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Development, Elementary School Mathematics, Enrichment Activities, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedLiedtke, Werner – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Lessons for first-grade students deal with the numbers five and six. How groups of five and six differ is the focus of the comparing and counting activities. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 1, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedAtkinson, Thomas P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
