This manual consists of an introduction to our Academic Peer Instruction (API) program at LaGuardia Community College, a compilation of the materials we have developed and use for training of our tutors (with answers), and a bibliography. API is based on an internationally recognized peer tutoring program, Supplemental Instruction. (Contains 6…

Introduces a problem that can be used to help children develop graph sense. Involves two graphs of which students must determine which one applies to which situation. (KHR)

Describes a problem that appeared in the April, 1999 issue of this journal and analyzes student responses and misconceptions. The problem concerns exponential progressions. (KHR)

Presents a problem involving fractions for discussing and sharing of student responses to the problem at a later date. (KHR)

A set of 58 problems that may be solved by using lists is presented. This set is part of the Mathematical Problem Solving Project. The problems are coded for three levels of difficulty and are designed for students in the intermediate grades. Answers are provided. (MP)

This teacher's guide contains instructions for the use of a booklet designed to teach problem solving through guessing. For each lesson the purpose, an overview, and detailed teaching procedures are presented. The five lessons are: (1) using guesses and computation to solve problems; (2) using guesses to solve two-step problems; (3) using guesses…

Motivational classroom materials that provide direct instruction on problem-solving skills are given. The activity highlights and provides opportunities for practice with two problem-solving skills, make a drawing and work backward. (MNS)

Describes experience of teaching truth tables and problems that exercise students' critical reasoning. (KHR)

Comments on student responses to the three dimensional items produced by first investigating flat paper cutouts of the items. (KHR)

Features a word problem concerning mathematical patterns for students. (KHR)

Presents activities that focus on the mathematical opportunities that abound as part of the Olympic Games. (KHR)

Features activities and problems designed to appeal directly to students and be relevant to today's world. (KHR)

This teacher's guide contains instructional material for use in a module designed to help students learn to use a list as one way to organize information. Detailed teaching procedures are given for each of eight lessons as well as objectives, student pages and transparencies. An answer key is provided. The lessons address the following goals: (1)…

This booklet contains the teacher's guide to a mathematics placement test which was developed to assist teachers in providing the best match between instructional materials and student needs. It covers math skills from whole numbers to algebra. The placement test is divided into six parts, each consisting of 10 to 22 problems, and is based on exit…

Presents weekly activities that focus on strategies derived from generalizations and patterns found in explorations using hundreds charts, manipulatives, and other models. (KHR)