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Schlichter, Carol – G/C/T, 1978
The author describes a learning center in which primary aged gifted students are encouraged to think creatively. Examples of three creative activities are given. (CL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Activities, Creative Thinking, Gifted
Peer reviewedCrawford, Harry – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Five graded sets of examples of alphametrics are provided. The puzzles are suggested for use in developing the traits of considering all possibilities and systematic working. (MP)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Problem Sets, Puzzles
Peer reviewedKissane, Barry V. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1978
An activity is described for introducing some fundamental notions in inferential statistics to students in elementary high school statistics courses. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedDerby, Stanley K. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
This experiment designed for beginning physics students, is related to postal regulations restricting the size of envelopes. A graph is constructed that allows for testing the mailability of envelopes. (MP)
Descriptors: Graphs, Higher Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedGrady, M. T.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Detailed instructions are given for the construction of a nomograph that can be used to compare unit prices of packaged foods in a grocery store. (MP)
Descriptors: Food, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedRubin, Richard L. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1979
An approach is described for teaching formulation of mathematical models to undergraduates with no modeling experience. Instruction is based on observation of successful patterns of behavior. (MP)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Higher Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedWheatley, Charlotte L.; Wheatley, Grayson H. – Mathematics in School, 1979
A discussion is given of the nature of spatial ability and a rationale is provided for use of spatial activities such as tiling, tangrams, and polyominoes. (MP)
Descriptors: Developmental Tasks, Geometry, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedMcIntyre, Margaret, Ed. – Science and Children, 1979
Provides instructions for planting a variety of common plants including avocados, and sweet potatoes, oranges, and onions. Discusses key concepts to develop. (MA)
Descriptors: Botany, Early Childhood Education, Horticulture, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedGordon, Sheldon P. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1979
Some of the implications and advantages of an instructional approach using results from the calculus of finite differences and finite sums, both for motivation and as tools leading to applications, are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedGordon, Sheldon P. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1979
The calculus of finite differences and finite sums is used to create a context in which the computer can be incorporated into calculus courses. Analyses of the experimental implementations are included. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computers, Course Descriptions
Peer reviewedNatarella, Margaret A. – Language Arts, 1979
Suggests ways to involve children in recording examples of folklore such as superstitions, folk remedies, proverbs, and games. (DD)
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Elementary Education, Folk Culture, Language Arts
Walker, Joseph J.; Lotz, Condit – G/C/T, 1978
"Creating a superhero", a minicourse for gifted elementary children, is described. (CL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Elementary Education
Boucher, Robert F. – Exceptional Parent, 1979
The article describes the program at Wellesley (Massachusetts) High School's Academic Resource Center, a program in which game-playing is used to improve the academic functioning of special needs students in preparation for reintegration into the regular classroom. (SBH)
Descriptors: Games, Handicapped Children, Learning Activities, Mainstreaming
Van Camp, Sarah S. – Day Care and Early Education, 1979
Descriptors: Class Activities, Early Childhood Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedBright, George W.; And Others – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1979
The use of games in retraining skills with basic multiplication facts was studied in elementary grades. The games were effective in retraining skills. Pretesting had no effect. (MP)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
