This article suggests some criteria to consider when using a concrete representation to support the treatment of a mathematical concept or sentence. (DT)

A method of using a diagram to investigate properties of fractions is described. (DT)

A divisibility test for the number 7 is analyzed, and the general method is considered for other numbers. (DT)

A puzzle concerning whole numbers is analyzed and extended to different number bases. (DT)

A method for changing repeating decimals to fractions is explained. (DT)

A BASIC computer program is provided for producing the base ten digits of the known Mersenne primes and their associated perfect numbers. (DT)

The problem of zero divided by zero is discussed. (DT)

This book helps teachers define good questions, offers tips on how to create their own good questions, and includes a wide variety of questions for use in the classroom. Each chapter of the book is organized by subject area and age group so that teachers can locate the topic their class is working on, then select probing, thought-provoking…

This book provides puzzles, games, and mathematical activities for students in elementary grades. Number concepts and arithmetic are common topics. These classic math, logic, and word-problem activities encourage students to become flexible, creative thinkers while teaching them to draw valid conclusions based on logic and evidence. Each activity…

This book suggests creative, classroom-tested mathematics activities to teach number recognition and counting, number formation, sorting and classification, measuring (including time and date), shapes, graphing, estimating, ordinal positions, money, patterning, tallying, and fractions. Activities are presented in the forms of games, crafts, songs,…

The purpose of the study was to help teachers understand the importance of using the Lattice Method in teaching multiplication with whole numbers and decimals to students with learning disabilities. The common errors made by learning disabled students in multiplication with whole numbers were analyzed. In the study, students with learning…

This paper discusses a one-page curriculum outline for a preschool mathematics program in Israel. The curriculum was developed in the course of preservice and inservice teacher education programs in Israel, and the mathematics activities offered to support the curriculum were developed by student teachers there. The curriculum starts from…