Presents a problem introducing pupils to the ideas of consecutive and integer while practicing addition. Investigates the overall pattern of results with regard to formulating some general results, considers the algebra of the problem, and suggests proofs of why some numbers can and others cannot be formulated in this way. (ASK)

Motivation for practicing basic arithmetic skills is provided by activities based on dart board games. There activities also require participants to devise winning strategies, adding enrichment to the game-type drills. (JP)

The importance of place value is discussed. Examples illustrating place value in addition and subtraction are given. (MK)

Young children benefit from activities that involve various partitions of numbers, especially the number 10. Presented are two activities that require students partition and recombine numbers to solve problems in a gamelike situations. Examples and worksheets are provided. (MDH)

Patterns generated by the set of natural or counting numbers are discussed. Included are quartic, odd, square, and triangular numbers. (MK)

Described are the rules and mathematical development of five games for teaching and practicing addition concepts. (PK)

Provides methods of teaching negative number operations, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Presents examples and activities for the operations. (YP)

The author suggests that the efficient use of mathematics in everyday life means translating situations into mathematical contexts, using a calculator and mental methods of calculation. Suggestions for teaching these concepts are included. (PK)