After noting that accurate calculation is not the only reason for teaching arithmetic, innovative activities providing practice with basic facts, pattern spotting,'' and exploration are presented. (MS)

Beginning with peg manipulation the author sets up a different multiplication system and set of primes. (JM)

Describes the British primary school approach to mathematics learning. (MM)

Presents historical development on the construction of magic squares. Techniques presented for construction of even-numbered magic squares, and in particular the four-by-four magic square. (RP)

Report on workshop to familiarize teachers and principals with preparation and techniques for conduting classroom experiments in mathematics. Examples of classroom laboratory activities stimulated by the workshops are given. (RP)

A series of experiences with patterns in number pairs, each using a physical model. (MM)

Two enrichment activities for elementary school mathematics are presented--one dealing with operation drill and one with the Pythagorean Theorem. (JG)

The author describes various classroom activities for teaching basic number skills under the headings (1) Understanding facts, (2) Relating facts, and (3) Mastering facts. The activities are designed to involve children in the making of models of the operations of arithmetic and the interpretation of these models with number sentences. (MM)

A collection of brief articles on mathematics and teaching mathematics. (FL)

A programing contest was designed to promote interest in mathematical randomness. Student-developed programs making clever uses of random numbers are presented. Modifications users might make are suggested. (MNS)