Provides a classification scheme for four-by-four magic squares. Presents some classroom activities. Introduces a notation system for individual cells in the square. (JM)

Eleven activities with a puzzle consisting of 12 five-square shapes are presented, with some solutions illustrated. (MNS)

Discusses how word searches can be used to create a variety of interesting and useful mathematics activities. Four examples (including one where students must search for sets of numbers) and suggestions for others are included. (JN)

The importance of the availability of material resources in early childhood services, including children's and staff materials such as games and art supplies, books, blocks, toys, and other materials, should not be underestimated. When resources are stored in an attractive and easily accessible manner they are more likely to be used effectively.…

Reports a study to determine the presence or absence of racial preference in preschool children as indicated by their imitation of black or white filmed models, the results of which indicated that racial preference does not emerge at an early age throughout society as a whole. (Author/JM)

Five solutions to the problems of constructing an equilateral triangle within any triangle and having the vertices on the sides of the given triangle are presented and a generalization is made. (CT)

The author examines a well known number trick, in other number bases, and finds that equivalent results arise. (CT)

Sixth-grade children classified as high or low in self-concept were given an achievement task on which they succeeded or failed. High, more than low, self-concept children attributed their success to the skill cue. High self-concept children also engaged in more self-reward for success. (Author/RD)

Suggests discovery activities in spatial awareness for elementary math, utilizing home-made geometric shapes and soma cubes. (SJL)

Cross-number puzzles are presented as both learning devices and as means of student evaluation. (MP)

Novel practice exercises for addition and subtraction using a special number puzzle called a number chain are suggested. (MK)

Commonly used words in algebra are hidden in a grid. (DT)

A journal called the Ladies' Diary published from 1704 to 1841, presented mathematical problems, and solutions to the problems. The purposes of the journal are compared to those of Scientific American today. (SD)

Introduces an educational terminology puzzle consisting of a fill-in-the-blank paragraph format with 15 letters square. (YDS)

Children of five to eight years of age were assigned to a play group, a narrow-focus, goal-directed group, or a broad-focus, goal-directed group. Children in the broad-focus group recognized and recalled significantly more features of the environment than did children in the other two groups. (Author/BB)