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Clark, Amy; Henderson, Peter; Gifford, Sue – Education Endowment Foundation, 2020
"Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1" reviews the best available evidence to offer five recommendations for developing the maths skills of 3-7-year olds. Recommendations include integrating maths into different activities throughout the day -- for example, at registration and snack time -- to familiarise children…
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Young Children, Early Childhood Education, Teaching Methods
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Vocational Instructional Materials Lab. – 1999
This book was developed for teachers, youth group leaders, after-school child care providers, and parents, who may not have the time or the expertise to develop strategies for preparing students to be effective problem solvers. The content is organized in a pyramid style to make it easy to locate and grasp the information provided. Information on…
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Functions (Mathematics)
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Silverman, Helene, Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Presents techniques for developing spatial visualization while dealing with concepts of area, proportion, and symmetry. Provides the objectives, directions, extensions, answers, and worksheets for each of the four activities. Describes involving parents. (YP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions
Kanter, Patsy F.; Darby, Linda B. – 1999
Mathematics has become increasingly important in this technological age. That is why it is even more important for children to learn mathematics at home as well as in school. This second edition of "Helping Your Children Learn Math" is for parents of children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It has been revised to include a variety of…
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry
Kanter, Patsy F.; Darby, Linda B. – 1999
Mathematics has become increasingly important in this technological age. That is why it is even more important for children to learn mathematics at home as well as in school. This second edition of Helping Your Children Learn Math is for parents of children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It has been revised to include a variety of activities…
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry
Taylor-Cox, Jennifer; Oberdorf, Christine – Eye on Education, 2006
Why should schools have a Family Math Night? It helps students learn essential math concepts. It gives parents a chance to serve as models of motivation, persistence and competence. It promotes math success in a supportive setting. With its step-by-step directions and suggestions for both teachers and parents, this book takes the worry out of…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Middle School Students, Academic Standards, Parent Role
Sharp, Richard M.; And Others – 1995
Mathematics research has discovered two elements that are consistently linked to student achievement: parental involvement and manipulative materials. This book offers a rich assortment of spinner, matrix, and card learning games which can be used in the classroom or at home. The concepts and skills range from whole number operations to geometry.…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Geometry
Farley, Tom C. – 1994
This course of study guide is designed to help teachers establish a continuity within the scope and sequence of their elementary school mathematics curriculum and to assist those teachers in formulating some realistic goals for themselves and their students. Part I contains an introduction and statement of philosophy. Part II contains course…
Descriptors: Algebra, Course Descriptions, Geometry, Mathematics Education
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National Center for Education Statistics, 2009
This report presents results of the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in mathematics at grades 4 and 8. The results from the 2009 assessment presented in this report are compared to those from previous years, showing how students' performance in mathematics has progressed over time. Results for students in the nation, the 50…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Academic Achievement, Second Language Learning, National Competency Tests
Razionale, Janet – 1998
This book provides dozens of carefully prepared letters for parents in English and Spanish that teachers can send home weekly. Each of the 40 letters focuses on direct and easy-to-implement mathematics activities that can be incorporated regularly into a family's daily routine without turning the home into a school away from school. The letters…
Descriptors: Geometry, Intermediate Grades, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Melancon, Jan G. – Math Notebook, 1985
Discusses the development of visual thinking in students. Also presents a strategy that incorporates visualization exercises within the framework of traditional mathematics. The technique appears successful for students studying geometry, fractions, and problem solving. Visualization abilities increase understanding and therefore give students…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Geometry, High Schools
Costello, Pat; And Others – 1991
This book serves as a guide for Australian parents who want to take an active role in the mathematics learning of their children. It presents material so that families will learn, think, and talk about mathematics. Many family-life lessons, such as weighing out ingredients for a cake or choosing the best route to the zoo, are presented. The book…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computers, Decimal Fractions
Owens, Vivian W. – 1992
This book describes how parents can develop a mathematical environment for children in the home. Four major areas are emphasized: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and basic geometry. Section 1 "'Shoebox' Activities," provides activities to teach specific concepts within a manageable time period. Materials are listed and diagrams…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education, Family Environment
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Ford, Marilyn Sue; Crew, Caroline Gibson – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presented are simple activities that can be completed by students at home with the help of a parent. Activities include the topics of sorting, patterning, counting and numbers, geometry, adding, subtracting, and measuring. Each activity describes a series of sequenced tasks related to one of the topics. (KR)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Geometry
Zeman, Anne; Kelly, Kate – 1994
This book is written to answer commonly asked homework questions of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. Included are facts, charts, definitions, explanations, examples, and illustrations. Topics include ancient number systems; decimal system; math symbols; addition; subtraction; multiplication; division; fractions; estimation; averages; properties;…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computers, Fractions
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