Reviewing addition through the use of palindromes is discussed. A rule for converting any number into a palindrome is presented. (MP)

Discusses ways of teaching integers to children who have a wide range of ability. The strategies involve not only the "right" answer but also such considerations as learning the meaning behind the operators, relating operations with integers to real-world situations, and finding a variety of ways to solve the problems. (JN)

"Math Facts Memory Made Easy" is a program which provides teachers with an effective alternative instructional method and an accompanying curriculum designed to improve students' ability to memorize basic mathematical facts. General information about the program and examples of strategies used are presented. (JN)

This article focuses on the aspect of mental arithmetic that uses thinking strategies that are effective with large numbers as well as basic facts. Two activities are suggested for lack of the four operations. (MK)

This manipulative model using counters involves balancing the number of counters on either side of the equals sign. (MP)

Three game activities are detailed. Informal work with addition and subtraction on a number line and graphing concepts are achieved with two simple dice games, and the distribution of monetary tokens is used to illustrate the division algorithm. (JP)

Suggestions for improving problem-solving skills of first-grade students are made after the results of five studies of addition and subtraction story problems are presented. (JT)

An approach is illustrated that introduces selected models of addition and subtraction to students who have previously learned a model for either operation. (JT)

Presented is an example of how a child adopted an incorrect method for solution to arithmetic sentences. Methods for detecting and correcting this behavior are discussed. (JP)