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Let's Do It: Counting with a Purpose.
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Leutzinger, Larry P.; Nelson, Glenn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Activities to develop counting skills are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Computation, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
Let's Do It: Using Addition Facts to Learn Subtraction Facts.
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Leutzinger, Larry P.; Nelson, Glenn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Very specific suggestions for teaching subtraction facts using addition are given. Several activities are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Addition, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Let's Do It: Without Pencil and Paper.
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Nelson, Glenn; Leutzinger, Larry P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
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)
Descriptors: Activities, Addition, Division, Elementary Education
Let's Do It; But It Can't Be Done.
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Leutzinger, Larry P.; Nelson, Glenn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Problems and activities are presented for which "I can't do it" or "It can't be done" are the correct responses. Including problems of this type in the curriculum adds a new dimension to students' learning and helps to develop better problem solvers. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Let's Do It: With Powers of Ten.
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Leutzinger, Larry P.; Nelson, Glenn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Some techniques for developing the ability to multiply and divide by powers of ten with ease and understanding are presented. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Algorithms, Division, Elementary Education
Meaningful Measurements.
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Leutzinger, Larry P.; Nelson, Glenn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Measurement activities designed to lead students to see measurement as more than using a device for getting and recording data or applying formulas are described. The activities will help students develop insights into relating and comparing measurements of figures involving length, area, and volume. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Enrichment