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Math Concepts in the Learner Centered Classroom.
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Nasca, Donald – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Three components of a curriculum organized to facilitate a concept acquisition process are discussed. These are concrete experiences related to a concept, skill development activities and applications. (MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Curriculum, Elementary Education
One Point of View: A Play in Search of an Enlightened Ending.
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Weaver, J. F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A discussion outlining the conditions necessary for quantitative literacy is given. (MK)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Concept Formation, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education
Your "Ace in the Hole" for Teaching Mathematics.
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Greenberg, Joanne Cecelia – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A number of activities are outlined for the use of regular playing cards to teach and reinforce certain mathematical skills. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction
"Contig": A Game to Practice and Sharpen Skills and Facts in the Four Fundamental Operations
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Broadbent, Frank W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Class Activities, Educational Games
Multiplication Games That Every Child Can Play.
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Nelson, Rebecca S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Rules are given for two games designed to help students learn the multiplication facts. (MK)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
Measurement Activities Using the Metric System.
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Thiessen, Diane – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Two metric measurement activities that also develop other mathematical skills are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
IDEAS for Teachers
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Burns, Marilyn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Activities for reinforcement of whole number operations are provided through games that present strategic situations for children to use their computation skills. (JP)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
Let's Do It: Counting with a Purpose.
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Leutzinger, Larry P.; Nelson, Glenn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Activities to develop counting skills are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Computation, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
Bar Graphs for First Graders.
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Johnson, Elizabeth M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
A sequence of seven graphing activities is suggested for developing both prenumeration and numeration concepts and skills. (MP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 1
On the Nature of Teaching and Assessing "Mathematical Power" and "Mathematical Thinking."
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Greenwood, Jonathan Jay – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Offers seven criteria for developing mathematical thinking, plus suggestions for teaching and assessing students' progress that are compatible with each learning criterion. Provides evaluation sheets that help the teacher assess and grade students on the criteria. (10 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Computation, Criteria, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education
Teacher to Teacher: You've Learned It When You Can Use It.
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Thomas, Conn; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Gives suggestions to help students generalize skills so that they can use them in a variety of situations inside and outside of the mathematics classroom. Addresses uses of ratio and proportion but suggestions are also applicable to other mathematical topics. (MLN)
Descriptors: Context Effect, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools