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Going Metric in Hawaii

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King, Irv; Whitman, Nancy – Arithmetic Teacher, 1973

Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Instruction

"Think Metric Week" in Minneapolis

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Taylor, Ross; Gawronski, Jane Donnelly – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975

A variety of experiences, both in school and in the community (e.g. TV program), were planned to raise awareness of the metric system and the sizes of metric units. The activities are described, and several worksheets are provided in this article. (SD)

Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning

Activity Centered Math Program.

Caesar Rodney School District, Camden-Wyoming, DE. – 1973

This report describes the attempt of one school district to improve its elementary mathematics program. The program was modeled after the Nuffield project with an emphasis on activity learning. The report outlines objectives, materials, facilities, and teacher education procedures. Some descriptive statistics are presented which are used to…

Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Inservice Teacher Education, Manipulative Materials

The LRDC Individualized Mathematics Project: Program Content, Management System, and Procedures in Development and Implementation.

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Lindvall, C. M.; And Others – 1976

The development of the Individualized Mathematics (IM) program is described in this paper. This program, for use in grades K-3, incorporates elements from predecessor Learning Research and Development Center mathematics programs, IPI mathematics, and PEP quantification. It features the systematic use of lessons involving manipulatives in an…

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Evaluation

Learning Math: "Five Children and One Teacher All Playing Frisbee."

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Mills, Heidi; Clyde, Jean Anne – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1992

Profiles a very perceptive teacher of transition and first grade classes and three of his insightful students. The profile illustrates how mathematics is embedded in the activities of everyday life, including playground activities, and how teachers can help young children learn to think as mathematicians think. (BB)

Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Experiential Learning

Goals and Methods in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education in the Netherlands. Report of a Conference in the Framework of the OECD Project, 'Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education.'

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Krabbendam, Hans, Ed.; de Vries, Marc, Ed. – 1990

The aim of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) project "Science, Mathematics, and Technology" is to formulate recommendations for educational policy. Preparations for the project were made in each of the various member countries. Reported here are the results of the Netherlands meeting. The conference and…

Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education

Sharing Success: Mathematics and Science Education.

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North Carolina Univ., Greensboro. School of Education. – 1993

The SouthEastern Regional Vision for Education (SERVE) is a coalition of educators, business leaders, governors, and policymakers seeking comprehensive and lasting improvement in education in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. SERVE'S Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education provides support to…

Descriptors: Algebra, Chemistry, Constructivism (Learning), Demonstration Programs

Mathematics: Promising and Exemplary Programs and Materials in Elementary and Secondary Schools. [Mathematics Education Information Report.]

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Mizer, Robert; And Others – 1990

This document contains 29 programs and/or material listings that were nominated by at least three persons and for which there was evidence of the quality of the program or materials. Reviewers looked for positive evaluation data on the impact of the materials on students, or other information that assessed the quality of the program or materials,…

Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Audiovisual Aids, College Mathematics