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Finger Multiplication.
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Balin, Fred – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A method of multiplying using fingers is described and an explanation given. The method is then generalized to other number bases. (MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
All-Star GCF.
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Scheuer, Donald W., Jr. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Greatest common factor and least common multiple are the concepts used to play this game that has football as its basis. Rules and examples are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Games, Instruction
Learning Multiplication Facts--More than a Drill
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Ando, Masue; Ikeda, Hitoshi – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
The authors suggest how the patterns in the digits in the multiplication tables may be exploited in the classroom. (MM)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Mirror Multiplication.
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Manheim, Jerome H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
A systematic search is given for products where reversing the digits does not change the answer. Related questions are suggested that can be solved by the same discovery approach. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Instruction, Learning Activities, Multiplication
Multiplicative Squares: Magic and Special.
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Schwartzman, Steven – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
How to develop multiplicative magic squares is discussed. Various types of numbers are used in the examples. (MNS)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication
The Multiplication Configurate.
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Wyvill, Ron – Mathematics in School, 1983
Activities with triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, and octagonal numbers are briefly discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Money Talks
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Becker, Stanley – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
The described game provides children with practice in multiplying by three and in comparing the values of sets of coins. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
Ideas
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Burns, Marilyn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Four activities and related worksheets are provided. The activities, all concerned with multiplication, are directed toward students at different levels, and deal with repeated addition, basic facts, and factorization. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Constructing Magic Square Number Games.
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Bernard, John E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Magic squares are used to generate number games similar to tic-tac-toe. Skills that are reinforced include addition of negative numbers and addition and multiplication of fractions. (MP)
Descriptors: Addition, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Creating Algorithms for Multiplication
Cohen, Don – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
Upper elementary school students created their own algorithms for finding products of whole numbers. The algorithms were similar to familiar ones for finding products involving 9 and 11. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
A Calculator Activity that Teaches Mathematics
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Lappan, Glenda; Winter, Mary Jean – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
A calculator activity, described as a bingo game, emphasizes speedy calculations as well as problem solving. (JT)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
Mathematics Games in the Classroom
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Kerr, Donald R., Jr. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Presented are several variations of a multiplication game which develops probability and statistical concepts while it reinforces students' arithmetic skills. (JP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction
Ideas for Teachers
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Immerzeel, George; Wiederanders, Don – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
Suggested activities involving number patterns, using the idea of a number machine." (MM)
Descriptors: Addition, Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
What We Can Do With a Times b Equals c
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Erckmann, Ruth – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Using a great variety of word problems drawn from many contexts can make multiplication and division rules more relevant to the student's needs. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Division, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Teaching Multiplication and Division Algorithms
Hazekamp, Donald W. – NCTM Yearbook, 1978
Instructional sequences are presented for teaching two-digit multiplication and division with one- and two-digit divisors using a base-oriented approach. (MN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Division, Elementary Education
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