It is commonly held that numbers and number expressions constitute the first universal language independent of any natural language. No doubt has been cast on the notion that mother tongue differences make no difference in learning mathematics. Because of its "universal" character, mathematics was chosen as the subject to be investigated in the…

This document is one of six which set forth the mathematics components of the Project SEARCH Articulated Curriculum developed by the Utica (New York) City School District. Each volume deals with a broad area of mathematics and lists objectives related to that area for all grades from K through 12. Each objective listed is described first in…

This is a series of 12 teacher-prepared Learning Activity Packages (LAPs) for General Mathematics 1. Topics covered include using mathematical tools; counting and computing; measurement: whole and fractional numbers; measurement: decimal notation; percent; tables and graphs; introductory algebra; equations and applications; integers; and…

This illustrated manual was written with the expectation of increasing parent involvement in children's early learning development. Concrete examples of things to do are offered in five basic areas in which parents can help prepare their preschool child for school: health care, language development, perceptual-motor development, social…

GRADES OR AGES: Kindergarten. SUBJECT MATTER: Social living, language arts, literature, reading, numbers, handwriting, art, music, physical education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into 18 short chapters. In addition to the various curriculum subjects, they include the arrangement of the daily program, evaluation,…

One of a series of experimental units for preschool children, this unit deals with basic number concepts. The booklet includes a short discussion of mathematical background, an outline of the unit, a discussion of the objectives, and sequences of learning activities for the children. The appendices contain worksheets used in the unit. For other…

Part of a series of experimental units for students at the preschool level, this unit is designed to develop number concepts through counting. A short discussion of the mathematical background, an outline of the unit, a discussion of the objectives, a list of materials needed, and sequences of learning activities for the children are included. The…

The mathematics curriculum of the Fort Benton school system was designed with funds under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to present all students with a basic knowledge of mathematics and to provide the gifted child with an opportunity to develop to the best of his ability the mathematical skills and theory demanded by a…

This catalog presents brief descriptions of all lessons developed by the PLATO project for community colleges and adult education. One hundred six lessons are available for computer-based use. Topics range from elementary arithmetic to function theory and trigonometry. For each of these lessons, this catalog presents the title, code name, author,…

Using the methods described, pattern representation of operations in modular systems can be developed. (SD)

Pascal's triangle can be used as early as grades five and six to teach children to recognize mathematical patterns. Children can be guided to discover patterns or sequences of numbers if they begin with pictures or physical objects which they can manipulate and count. (Author/BB)

Three worksheets dealing with number triangles are given. Exercises are designed to lead students to discover number patterns within the triangles. (MP)

The psychology of learning is used to analyze learning difficulties of educationally sub-normal (severe) children. Implications for more effective teaching strategies in dealing with number concepts as well as general considerations are given. (MN)

Activities are described that reinforce knowledge of multiplication facts and also give students practice in making generalizations that improve problem-solving skills and provide a foundation for work with fractions. (MNS)

Reports on a study into first grade student's interpretations of the equals sign in different contexts. Argues that varying situations affect students' understanding of such arithmetic concepts, including the social interaction patterns in the classroom during arithmetic instruction. (TW)