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Peer reviewedGreen, D. R. – Mathematics in School, 1977
This article sketches the historical development of arithmetic and algebraic symbols. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedSampson, G. – Mathematics in School, 1971
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Peer reviewedHolmes, P. – Mathematics in School, 1971
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedSteward, Don – Mathematics in School, 1996
Presents worksheets for students to practice substituting whole numbers into fairly simple symbolic expressions. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBudden, Frank – Mathematics in School, 1972
The author argues that a knowledge of mathematical structure is only helpful to the high ability student. (MM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Error Patterns, Instruction
Peer reviewedBiggs, Edith E. – Mathematics in School, 1972
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedAlbany, Eric – Mathematics in School, 1972
A discussion of the various algorithms used for multiplication. Repeated addition, arrays, the distributive law, Egyptian and Russian Peasant Multiplication, Gelosia, Napier's Rods and Genaille's Rods are all described, and examples of multiplying using each method are explained. (DT)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, History
Peer reviewedMaxwell, D. J. – Mathematics in School, 1972
Comments on the Mathematical Balance, or Equalizer, and various mathematical wallcharts. (MM)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedWyvill, Ron – Mathematics in School, 1973
Modular arithmetic is used to find the frequency of Friday 13th's in any year. (MM)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics
Peer reviewedJohnston, J. H. – Mathematics in School, 1972
After briefly presenting possible origins for the use of the decimal system for counting and the duodecimal (base twelve) system for many measures, a notational scheme using six positive'' digits and six negative'' digits is presented. Examples and algorithms using this set of digits for operations with whole numbers, fractions, and in…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics
Peer reviewedBeishuizen, Meindert; Anghileri, Julia – Mathematics in School, 1998
Compares the approaches to teaching division in Britain and in Holland where different emphasis is placed on the development of mental and written methods. Describes how it is common for pupils in Britain to work from an early stage with pencil and paper rather than mentally whereas early emphasis is placed on mental strategies in Holland. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Computation, Division
Peer reviewedEperson, D. B. – Mathematics in School, 1984
Fifteen mathematical puzzles and problems are presented. Areas investigated include pentominoes, arithmetic, fractions, and dissections (dissecting) a shape into two pieces that can be fitted together to form a square. Answers for each puzzle and problems are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Fractions, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedGreen, D. R. – Mathematics in School, 1976
Uses of the historical approach to the teaching of mathematics throughout the last century are discussed. Examples from turn-of-the-century tests are provided, and the place of history in Mathematics teaching today is explored. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedClarke, John – Mathematics in School, 1972
An application of behavioral analysis to the design of an inservice course on the teaching of place value is described. (MM)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Behavioral Objectives, Educational Technology, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedMelrose, Jean; Rowe, Susan – Mathematics in School, 1989
Describes number strips, arrow diagrams, and grids for number operations. Provides diagrams for the activity materials. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
