Some procedures used for teaching a learning-disabled child are suggested as good teaching practices for the regular classroom. (MP)

Eight classroom problems dealing with number concepts are presented and accompanied by suggestions for teacher use. (MP)

Multiple embodiment is explained and discussed, with activities described that might be used to develop concepts in geometry and in arithmetic. A series of questions is raised about the choice, use, and organization of embodiments; suggestions for action research are made. (DT)

The experiences of elementary teachers who invited their students to verify geometric theorems prior to the introduction of protractors form the basis of a pedagogical strategy for a sequence of learning activities offered here. Discussion focuses on the students learning strategies about angle concepts utilizing the dynamic interpretation of a…

Discussed is research which shows, in contrast to the dominant impression given by Piaget's work, that before the onset of schooling the young child possesses several kinds of fundamental "intuitions" concerning numbers. (Author/TG)

Discusses research findings that relate to teaching fractions for conceptual understanding. Gives teacher/student dialogues that illustrate the thought processes of students as they form part-whole and improper fraction concepts. (MDH)

Advocated is the use of everyday games and situations instead of the traditional use of textbooks, workbooks, and worksheets. New goals and principles for the beginning arithmetic student are presented. Modifications of activities that promote the constructivist ideal are included. (KR)

Presents a sequence of hands-on activities to help students understand the concept of arithmetic mean and gain experience in using mathematical models. Students create models in the process of solving problems and communicate to the class the meaning attached to the models. (MDH)

This article discusses the rationale for the classroom use of manipulative materials. Selection criteria are presented for the guidance of teachers, together with advice on how and how not to use the materials. (MM)

Presents an activity that uses M & M's candy to initiate discussion about the mathematical concepts of empty set, zero, more than, less than, most least, and equivalent sets. Suggests extensions that could follow this activity. (MDH)

This activity unit provides an example of how the construction and interpretation of graphs can be incorporated into elementary classroom activities. (MP)

A device is described that aids students in doing percentage problems. (MP)

Presents activities designed to help children understand the notion of a sample in a homogeneous group, a concept essential to understanding "R times E" problems. Underscores the importance of children's understanding the situation in a problem so that they can solve it. (JN)