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A Mathematics Fair in the Lower Grades
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Freeman, William W. K.; Kroll, Diana Lambdin – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Enrichment Activities, Experiential Learning, Instruction
Bridging a Gap.
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Hoffman, Jan C. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A fifth- and sixth-grade project is described that requires each student to build a bridge to specified dimensions using only specified materials. (MK)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Construction Needs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
It's Neat Being Surrounded by Peanuts.
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West, Mike; Haar, Ken – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
One student's project involved a contest of guessing how many peanuts were in a 100-pound bag. His teacher briefly reflects on the wide range of guesses and students' concept of large numbers. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
An Approach to Teaching Numeration Systems
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Verbeke, Linda M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Several topics concerning numeration systems that are appropriate for small group projects are suggested. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
Mathematics As A Core Unit
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Morris, John L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
There Is a Mathematics Club in My School!
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Rogish, Jacqueline M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Describes how to organize and implement a mathematics club. Sections include information for getting started, how to run a typical meeting, organizing a mathematics week, sponsoring a "Family Night," and identifying things to avoid. (25 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities, Extracurricular Activities, Learning Activities
Linking Teacher Interests or Backgrounds to Real-World Experiences for Students.
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Dorward, Jim; Archibald, Steve – Arithmetic Teacher, 1994
Presents a class project facilitated by a teacher who used his background in construction to teach students to build a house, during which process many geometric and measurement concepts were introduced or reinforced. Discusses importance of student responsibility and the vital cooperation between construction experts, materials suppliers, and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Construction (Process), Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics