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Peer reviewedBates, Tom; Rousseau, Leo – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
The mathematics associated with division is discussed, working from a theorem for the real division algorithm. Real-world, geometric, and algebraic approaches are discussed, as are related topics. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Division, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedEttline, J. Fred – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Two difficulties that students have in computing with fractions are idenfitied. Then a procedure is described, stressing the identity element, that resolves these difficulties and increases students' understanding and retention. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Peer reviewedEdge, Douglas – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
How the strategy of uninterrupted sustained silent reading, can be adapted as uninterrupted sustained arithmetic for use in mathematics classes and clinics is discussed. Several activities are described and illustrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedO'Daffer, Phares G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
The focus is on the problem-solving strategy "write an equation." Other topics to develop problem-solving skills are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedO'Daffer, Phares G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Solving a problem using the work-backward strategy is discussed, with tips on other facets of problem solving. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedReys, Robert E., Ed.; Reys, Barbara J., Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Use of an ancient method of mental calculation with aliquot parts is illustrated. Other tips for helping children reason are also included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mental Computation
Peer reviewedHampel, Paul J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Suggestions are provided on diskette care, software worth seeing, teaching that computers can't do everything, and a debugging activity. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedClark, Alice – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Describes a strategy in which mathematics is taught using a tournament format. Planning for a tournament, tournament rules, and procedures (with sample problems) are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Competition, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedO'Daffer, Phares G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
"Solve a simpler problem" is the strategy illustrated, with suggestions on other strategies included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedDuea, Joan; and Ockenga, Earl – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
The problem-solving strategy of using a drawing is highlighted, with two problems discussed. Tips on classroom climate and other teaching ideas are also given. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedHamic, Eleanor J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Ways in which two children solve a division example are presented. The focus is on encouraging students to explore and develop ways of solving mathematics problems. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Creative Thinking, Division, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedEdwards, Flo McEnery – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
After prime factors of a set of numbers are listed, geometric shapes are used to find the prime factors of the least common multiple (LCM). (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedO'Daffer, Phares G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Using open-ended problems with more than one answer is disucssed, with examples. Other tips on open-ended problem solving are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedLeutzinger, Larry P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
The four-step method of problem solving is described: read the problem, represent or diagram, set up the calculations and compute, and write the answer. Other problem-solving tips are also included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedSuydam, Marilyn N. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Research on direct instruction in mathematics is briefly summarized, with key procedures listed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
