Use of mathematics-related literature can engage students' interest and increase their understanding of mathematical concepts. A quasi-experimental study of two second-grade classrooms assessed whether daily inclusion of geometry-related literature in the classroom improved attitudes toward geometry and achievement in geometry. Consistent with the…

This study compared the characteristics of second graders' mathematical writing between an intervention and comparison group. Two six-week Project M2 units were implemented with students in the intervention group. The units position students to communicate in ways similar to mathematicians, including engaging in verbal discourse where they…

Compares two methods of teaching second graders to read time from a regular clock: (1) Method A--students assign hour:minute readings for increasingly more times shown; (2) Method B--students assign hour:minute readings with fewer minute marks numbered. Indicates method B yielded greater student gains than method A. (DS)

Determines effectiveness of the active game medium compared with a conventional method of teaching mathematical concepts to second grade children. Two separate groups were taught 15 lessons by each method and were given pre, post, and interval tests. Results indicate no significant difference between the two teaching methods. (DS)