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Zeddies, Melvin L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Examples of student-developed methods for dividing fractions and dividing and multiplying whole numbers are presented. Both are selected to show mathematical creativity in general mathematics students which would often be overlooked. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Creativity, Division, Elementary Secondary Education

Lappan, Glenda; Winter, Mary Jean – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Interesting mathematical questions that require computations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals are presented. The material is designed for students in the middle school grades, but many of the ideas could be used with higher or lower level pupils. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Decimal Fractions, Fractions
Palmer, Don; And Others – 1994
This book provides a comprehensive collection of 66 teaching strategies and ideas to help overcome problems with number, each linked to a specific kind of error described in the related manual. Most of these strategies are classroom-ready and easily implemented. Some are notes for the teacher to read and then plan activities accordingly, and many…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education
CEMREL, Inc., St. Ann, MO. – 1979
These are some of the individual materials needed by students using the Comprehensive School Mathematics Program for the Intermediate Grades, Part VI. The book of "Worksheets" contains materials that are labeled with the same letter and number as the lessons with which they are to be used. The six "Collage of Problems" booklets…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Decimal Fractions, Drills (Practice), Elementary Education