We are in a period of unknowns unlike any in a generation or more. As educators, we need new pathways and ideas that can help us educate children for the world to come. "Reimagining the Classroom: Creating New Learning Spaces and Connecting with the World" provides practical steps and examples that parents and educators can use to begin…

With the evolving technologies available to educators and the increased importance of including technologies in the classroom, it is critical for instructors to understand how to successfully utilize these emerging technologies within their curriculum. To ensure they are prepared, further study on the best practices and challenges of…

Children are born naturally mathematical, so why is it sometimes so difficult to observe children being mathematical? Why do so many of us think we are "bad" at maths and how does this subconsciously affect the provision, experiences and opportunities we provide for young children who are starting their mathematical learning journey? This easily…

A unit designed to teach deaf children (9 to 11 years old) about money, while covering other mathematical topics, is described. The program can either be covered in one block or infused into regular mathematics curriculum over a long period of time. (Author/SW)

The article offers examples from two publications (supported by the U.S. Office of Education) with more than 200 problems suitable for use in elementary methematics curriculums for gifted students. Three activities are outlined in terms of the problem, a hint for solving the problem, and the solution. (SW)

Describes two projects to illustrate some common principles in the design and development of projects, independent of the level of schooling. (ASK)

Presents transcripts of interviews with two children to illustrate their understanding of traditional fraction notation. Suggests an activity to help children construct schemes to coordinate units. (MKR)

Shows how geometric truths can be reinforced by simple exercises with lines and dots. (MKR)

This booklet suggests activities that reflect findings from recent educational research on curriculum, assessment, and instruction, as well as the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards pertaining to probability and statistics. Each teacher's guide for the 13 hands-on activities includes objectives stemming from NCTM…

Suggests activities and materials to use in introducing the metric system to elementary school children. (JMB)

Discusses ways to use the outdoor environment (both natural and manmade) to teach children about shape and size, sets, geometry, counting, and measurement. (JMB)

How to help children develop time telling and other aspects of time sense, such as understanding the language of time, duration and sequence, and the cyclical nature of recurring events, is discussed. Activities are included. (MNS)

A teacher describes how a cardboard box tunnel was used to capitalize on children's fascination with boxes. The finished tunnel offers opportunities for honing math and writing skills. Layouts for tunnels and related activities are suggested. (MT)

Math can be the sort of homework parents respect, children enjoy, and teachers savor. Suggestions for achieving this are offered. (MT)