This is an account of events in a real classroom when the notion that there is a distinction between calculation by counting, and calculation by structuring is a focus for learning. Pupils have "hands-on" experiences that support their understanding of "number". The teaching "aid" might be unfashionable in…

The number charts described in this article have been used successfully with elementary students as young as first graders to teach the concepts of even and odd numbers. Students construct charts and then answer a series of questions about the patterns that they observe. (RH)

This article reports on the use of a unique number system to facilitate teachers' understanding of the concepts of place value. Teachers' mastery of base-ten may hinder their recognition of the difficulties students have with place value, so the authors created a number system that used five symbols to represent values. Using this system, teachers…

A whimsical mathematics event for children and adults, derived from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, was held at the Providence Children's Museum in Rhode Island. NCTM's Standards were the basis of all the activities. (Contains 10 figures and 1 table.)

An elementary school mathematics program can be structured to allow students to practice computational skills and also become familiar with concepts that need to be mastered in algebra. The activities described begin with students' life experiences, continue through concrete and pictorial experiences, and conclude with abstract activities and…

Presented are several suggestions for teaching elementary school mathematics with technology. Activities use calculators and microcomputers for teaching multiples. (RH)

Some activities involving distances and diameters in the solar system are discussed. (MP)

This yearbook presents many aspects of mathematics learning by children between the ages of three and eight. Addressed to teachers of primary school children, the book begins with chapters discussing learning and cognition, the primary curriculum, and research on mathematics learning at this age level. Eight subsequent chapters deal with the…

This article describes how two young children with moderate/severe mental retardation were taught functional counting skills by helping with a snack delivery activity. Instruction involved a task analysis, use of pictures to represent objects and numbers, self-monitoring to increase student independence, and ongoing evaluation. The importance of…

Drawing on the experience of two first-year classrooms in Melbourne, Australia, this article explores numeracy learning within an information and communication technology (ICT) environment. Included are examples of how mathematical skills can be promoted and learned in such a way that children can extend their use to practical, problem-solving…