A classroom game is described in which students are asked to guess the rule relating a series of three given numbers. (DT)

Measurement of distance was used as a basis for teaching first-graders the relation of unit to quantity and the ordinal and transitive nature of natural numbers. These children performed much better on measurement evaluations and almost as well on set theory evaluations as comparison children taught through set theory. (DT)

The goal was to help 7- and 8-year olds develop computational skills in addition and subtraction. Experimental groups received instruction emphasizing mathematical structure while control groups worked on drill activities. Results showed that emphasizing structure facilitated the development of number concepts, place value, and computational…

Directions are given for games in which students can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills. Patterns for spinners to be used in the games are provided. (DT)

Thirty-five students from all ability levels in the first and second year of secondary school were interviewed to determine their understanding of appropriate application of number operations. Results of the interviews are classified into five different levels of understanding. (DT)

These worksheets feature activities concerning fractions. The primary-level activities provide opportunities to develop the concept of a fraction and the intermediate-level activities emphasize computation with fractions. (DT)

The limitations in mathematics learning ability inherent in the logical thinking of elementary and junior high students, and the broad spectrum of activities directly affected by these limitations, are discussed. (DT)

The rules for seven different games with playing cards are given. Educational uses are discussed briefly for each of the games. (DT)

Shortcuts for multiplying by eleven are presented and explained. (DT)

This book is a guide to the development of mathematical talent in students in grades K through 8. The first chapter is on developing mathematical promise and considers characteristics of students who are mathematically promising, the goals of mathematics instruction, how to find and/or create good problems, models for increasing the numbers and…

This report describes an investigation of how young children respond to two types of tasks: (1) finding one-half of a continuous and a discrete material; and (2) attempting to share continuous and discrete material equally between two dolls. Continuous material, such as string, paper, or liquid, is quantified by adults using measurement units. A…

Literature at national and international levels argues the importance of including mental computation in a mathematics curriculum that promotes number sense. However, mental computation does not feature in importance in the current Queensland mathematics syllabus documents. Hopefully, with the writing of a new mathematics syllabus, mental…

This guide contains classroom-tested problems designed to introduce and reinforce mathematical concepts in a quick, "fun" way. Activities emphasize the logic and reasoning skills needed to build a strong foundation in mathematics. The problems are thinking activities and require only elementary level mathematics skills. Activities are…

This discussion focuses upon potential implications of research conducted on preservice teachers' understanding of introductory topics from elementary number theory. Comments interlace three levels of consideration and recapitulate what is striking as some of the most interesting and important findings raised in the presentations, and flesh out…

This video offers an exciting four-part adventure about two teenage sleuths who discover the presence of an alien below New York City. As they try to make contact with the alien, they are confronted with a series of mathematical challenges that test their knowledge of the content strands recommended by the National Council of Teachers of…