Presents a sequence for mathematics lessons designed to facilitate students' competency in executing mathematical processes and to apply the processes to real-life situations. The sequence involves: conceptualization of the process, knowledge of terminology, knowledge of algorithms, and ability to recognize when the process is applicable to…

Suitable for secondary school students, the workbook provides flowcharting activities to help students understand the logical steps used in problem solving. Before applying the flowcharting procedures to mathematical problems, students are first introduced to familiar non-mathematical problems such as sharpening a pencil or eating peanuts. Section…

Discusses the importance of revisiting problems to encourage children to amplify their mathematical thinking and for teachers to note developmental growth and patterns among learners. Describes experiences with a classic problem that was revisited several times. (ASK)

This article presents the "concrete semiconcrete abstract" (CSA) teaching sequence for teaching basic math skills to students with and without learning disabilities. Guidelines include providing a minimum of nine instructional lessons (three at each level), each with four lesson steps. Validation of the CSA sequence and lesson format with 15…

A program description and sample program materials of a self-paced, individualized mathematics program designed to improve the achievement of junior high school students are presented. The usual daily activities of the students include a quiz, work in drillbooks, and work in the Basic Skill Levels curriculum--the heart of the program. Each of the…

This three-part guide presents a brief program description along with lists of performance objectives and lists of test items for the Des Moines (Iowa) Public Schools Title I Elementary Mathematics Program. The program description provides background information on the Des Moines Public School District and describes the student selection/screening…