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Handley, Bill – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2007
This book is about playing with mathematics, teaching: (1) How to multiply and divide large numbers mentally; (2) Making addition and subtraction easy; (3) Tricks for understanding fractions and decimals; and (4) How to quickly check answers for each calculation. Described as a foolproof way to do multiplication, division, factoring estimating,…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Subtraction, Numbers, Mathematics
De La Salle Institute, 1883
Arithmetic is the science of numbers, and also the art of computation. This textbook presents mental and written arithmetic through simple numbers. [This book was written by the Brothers of the Christian Schools and published by De La Salle Institute.]
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Textbooks

Steward, Don – Mathematics in School, 1996
Presents worksheets for students to practice substituting whole numbers into fairly simple symbolic expressions. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education

Kolb, John R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
Several subtraction algorithms are analyzed to see if they involve borrowing. The main focus is on an analysis of a procedure called the residue method. The operational arithmetic which underlies the symbolic manipulations is examined and conditions where the method does and does not use borrowing are highlighted. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Education
Utah State Office of Education, Salt Lake City. Adult Education and Community Service Section. – 1982
These materials were developed in response to the Utah State Board of Education's new high school graduation requirements, particularly as they relate to the identification, teaching, and assessment of certain basic functional competencies. The document has been compiled as a guide and aid to mathematics teachers. Thirty competencies have been…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Computation
Milne, William J. – Jones Brothers & Company, 1878
This textbook is designed to teach the principles of Arithmetical Science as far as they are involved in the elementary processes, and to secure a reasonable degree of accuracy and rapidity in expressing numbers and computing results. This work presents at first the idea of numbers connected with visual representations of objects; afterward, when…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Textbooks, Mathematics Education, Elementary School Mathematics

Smith, Michael S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
Three alternative methods of finding averages of two numbers are presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Computation
Hintz, Marilyn; Ziegler, Jerry – 1986
This resource package deals with elementary level mathematics in daily living, substituting newspapers as a refreshing change from mathematics texts. A total of 40 exercises are intended to provide review and reinforcement for skills previously taught in formal lessons. Skill or concept areas included are: reading large numbers; basic operations;…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades

Kuenzi, N. J.; Prielipp, Bob – 1979
This booklet is a collection of 45 problems that have appeared in the Problem Department of the journal "School Science and Mathematics." The booklet is divided into four parts. The first part presents 20 cryptarithms, puzzles in which letters or symbols are substituted for the digits in an arithmetical calculation, that require knowledge of…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education

Bobis, Janette F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
One teacher's approach to the development of number sense while using calculators is outlined. The relationship between number sense and calculation is discussed. Teaching strategies and two worksheets used in this approach are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education

Barnett, Carne S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Four activities are described which focus on consumer awareness and judgment using data collection and judgment skills involving data from footwear. Worksheets for data collection and activities at home and at school are included. A set of ratings of sneakers from "Consumer Reports" magazine is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Unit, London (England). – 1983
This skills pack is intended to assist numeracy tutors working with adults needing help with basic arithmetic, time telling, and money concept skills. The following materials are included: money worksheets (dealing with British currency); worksheets introducing subtraction and the various phrases used to express the difference between two numbers;…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Arithmetic, Behavioral Objectives, Computation
Kimble-Ellis, Sonya – 1997
Puzzles, games, and activities provide perfect opportunities for students to work in groups, interact, communicate with each other, and discuss strategies. The activities, games, and puzzles contained in this book are designed to help students learn mathematics in a fun yet challenging way. The activities are designed to encourage students to…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Cross Cultural Training, Educational Games
Grant, Shelia I. – 1986
This collection of learning activities is intended for use in reinforcing mathematics instruction as it relates to the metal trades. Fifty activity sheets are provided. These are organized into units on the following topics: numeration, adding whole numbers, subtracting whole numbers, multiplying whole numbers, dividing whole numbers, factoring,…
Descriptors: Area, Arithmetic, Computation, Decimal Fractions

Ajose, Sunday – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
An activity for grades 6-10 designed to allow students to explore a hundred chart to discover patterns is presented. Discussed are materials, objectives, and procedures. Three worksheets with answers are provided, and an extension activity is suggested. (CW)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Creative Thinking, Experiential Learning
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