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Teaching Activity Oriented Astronomy--A Guide to Strategies, Experiences and Ideas.
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Sunal, Dennis W.; Sunal, Cynthia S. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
An annotated bibliography of astronomy activities is provided. Appropriate level for suggested activities is indicated. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Annotated Bibliographies, Astronomy, Bibliographies
Statistical Inference: Some Classroom Activities
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Holmes, Allen H. – School Science and Mathematics, 1971
Descriptors: Activities, Mathematics, Probability, Resource Materials
Inferring and Predicting--Some Activities.
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McGalliard, William; Cooney, Thomas J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The necessity for inferring and predicting in everyday life is discussed. Eight activities, ranging from sixth- to twelfth-grade levels, are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education
Estimating and Approximating.
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Thompson, Alba Gonzalez – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Definitions of estimating and approximating are given and areas where these skills are used (such as practical situations, problem solving, and measurement) are discussed. Nine activities which range from second to twelfth-grade level are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Applications
Estimating Physical Measurements.
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Bright, George W. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Eight kinds of estimation activities are described and discussed. Nine activities which range from kindergarten to twelfth-grade level are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Basic Skills, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematics Education
Communication Between High School and College Teachers of Science and Mathematics
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Fuller, E. C.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1971
Reviews the various activities which help encourage high school and college teachers of science and mathematics to work together toward improving their effectiveness. The activities are described in these four categories: Activities in local communities; state-wide activities; professional societies and their programs; institutes, conferences,…
Descriptors: Activities, College Faculty, Cooperative Planning, Mathematics Education
Activity Categories: A Quantitative Model for Planning and Evaluating Science Lessons
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Caldwell, Harrie E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1971
Describes the ACI (Activities Categories), a system based on Flander's interaction analysis. Each of eleven activity categories is explained and classified as being either student centered or teacher centered. Reviews the use of ACI and how the data are analyzed. (PR)
Descriptors: Activities, Classroom Observation Techniques, Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
Observing and Quantifying.
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Swafford, Jane O.; McGinty, Robert L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The article discusses observing and quantifying as basic skills, presents a model for dealing with problems, and suggests seven activities which range from kindergarten to twelfth-grade level. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education
Graphs and Charts: An Important Topic for the Middle Grades.
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Wesson, James B. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Graphs and charts are discussed in terms of levels of applications and skills necessary for effective use. Five activities, most appropriate for upper-elementary or junior high students, are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Basic Skills, Charts, Data Collection
Recording Data--The Overlooked Component.
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Shirk, George B. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Teaching mathematics as one would teach a science course (that is, as a field of intellectual inquiry) is advocated. Four illustrative activities, most appropriate for grades 5-8, are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Basic Skills, Data, Data Collection
Solving Everyday Problems Using Mathematics and Science Process Skills.
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DeBruin, Jerome E.; Gibney, Thomas C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The process skills discussed include: observation; estimation; communication; mensuration; and graph construction and interpretation. Two activities for grade 6 and beyond are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Basic Skills, Communications, Elementary Secondary Education
Some Outdoor Mathematics Topics for the Elementary School.
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Sovchik, Robert – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Suggestions for outdoor mathematics activities include six each for primary-age and intermediate-age children. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Solving Everyday Problems by Applying Science and Mathematics Principles.
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Krockover, Gerald H. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Sources for everyday problems are suggested and examples from newspapers are given. Also included are a sample role-playing situation and six other suggested activities. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Condensing Numerical Information into Charts, Tables, and Graphs in the Primary Grades.
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Kurtz, Ray – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The importance of being able to read and draw conclusions from condensed numerical data is discussed. Four activities, most appropriate for primary students, are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Basic Skills, Charts, Data Collection