Introduces service learning and explores how it can be used in mathematics education. Relates experiences of using service learning in mathematics classes. (ASK)

This book offers games and mathematics activities using a hands-on approach for middle school students and features games, puzzles, experiments, and projects. Contents include: (1) "Boxed In!"; (2) "Oddball"; (3) "Pig"; (4) "Madagascar Solitaire"; (5) "Fantastic Four"; (6) "Eratosthenes' Sieve"; (7) "Hopping Hundred"; (8) "Tic-Tac-Toe Times"; (9)…

Twenty-five games, suitable for use at various points in the elementary mathematics classroom, are described. (SD)

A game similar to the television game "Concentration" can be effectively used for drill on computation such as equivalence of fractions. (SD)

Curve stitching activities can be used to motivate calculus students. The problem described here involves showing that a given envelope of a curve is parabolic. (SD)

The author describes a game in which students must determine by asking a small number of questions which of 24 attribute blocks has been chosen. The activity is appropriate for primary children using blocks to keep track of answers, or for older students working mentally. (SD)

Shares the experiences of intermediate algebra course instructors at a large urban community college in using a service-learning project to help students understand and appreciate the mathematics they were studying. (ASK)

Children at many levels enjoy using spinners to explore probabilities and practice predicting, tabulating and graphing outcomes, and observing results. Directions for making spinners, descriptions of several activities, and sample worksheets are provided. (SD)

Mission: Division, to be used either as a game or as a classroom activity, stresses the steps of the long division algorithm. (JT)

The game of "Life" can be easily adapted for play by small groups and can be used in classroom activities. (SD)

Several games, which can be useful in the classroom for teaching problem solving strategies, are described. (SD)

Variations on familiar games which can be used to motivate mathematics learning are described. (SD)

This document contains materials from a half day workshop held at Petit Secondary School for mathematics teachers at Petit Bordel and Troumaca Ontario Secondary School on the island of St. Vincent in the Caribbean. This book advocates the use of activity-based mathematics as a teaching methodology in secondary schools and demonstrates the use of…

Space walking has captured the imagination of generations of children and adults since science fiction authors first placed their characters on the moon. The guide begins with brief discussions of the space environment, the history of space walking, NASA's current spacesuit, and work that astronauts do during spacewalks. These are followed by a…

This educator's guide explains basic aeronautical concepts and provides a background in the history of aviation within the context of flight environment (atmosphere, airports, and navigation). The activities in this guide are designed to be uncomplicated and fun. They were developed by NASA Aerospace Education Services Program specialists who have…