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Peer reviewedHelgren, Fred J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1973
General suggestions are given for teaching the metric system; a description of materials available from the Metric Association and information on ordering them are included. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedCathcart, W. George – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Integrating the metric system within the topics of numeration, common fractions, and decimals is advocated. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedWilliams, Elizabeth – Arithmetic Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedDubisch, Roy – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Three issues related to the teaching of the metric system in the elementary grades are addressed. (SD)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Comparative Education, Curriculum, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedArithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Guidelines, Instruction
Peer reviewedAshlock, Robert B. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
A sequence of seven activities in which metersticks and string are used to measure objects is described. Using this graded series of exercises, decimals less than one can be introduced in a natural way. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedDoherty, Joan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
The author suggests learning activities which can help students build concepts of metric units and measurement properties, as well as ways in which the classroom can be made more conducive to metric activities. (SD)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedKing, Irv; Whitman, Nancy – Arithmetic Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Instruction
Peer reviewedFirl, Donald H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
The author argues that the combined effects of adoption of the metric system and the popularity of hand calculators will necessitate curricular changes. Among these will be earlier and stronger emphasis on decimals as well as the introduction of new topics. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Decimal Fractions, Educational Change, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedArithmetic Teacher, 1976
This report, approved by the Board of Directors of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, recommends an activity-based approach to the teaching of the metric system, and lists basic objectives to be achieved by the end of grades 3, 6, and 9. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
