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Cacha, Frances B. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
A modified method of regrouping the minuend for subtraction is described. This more flexible method decreases the number of steps in the subtraction process and in checking the regrouping. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction

Bates, Tom; Rousseau, Leo – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
The mathematics associated with division is discussed, working from a theorem for the real division algorithm. Real-world, geometric, and algebraic approaches are discussed, as are related topics. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Division, Elementary Education

Ettline, J. Fred – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Two difficulties that students have in computing with fractions are idenfitied. Then a procedure is described, stressing the identity element, that resolves these difficulties and increases students' understanding and retention. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions

Edge, Douglas – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
How the strategy of uninterrupted sustained silent reading, can be adapted as uninterrupted sustained arithmetic for use in mathematics classes and clinics is discussed. Several activities are described and illustrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction

O'Daffer, Phares G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
The focus is on the problem-solving strategy "write an equation." Other topics to develop problem-solving skills are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving

O'Daffer, Phares G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Solving a problem using the work-backward strategy is discussed, with tips on other facets of problem solving. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving

Grouws, Douglas A.; Reys, Robert E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Reported are the findings of a study of over seven hundred fourth-, sixth-, and eighth-grade pupils' ability to understand division involving zero. Implications for the classroom are discussed, including suggested teaching strategies. (JP)
Descriptors: Division, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning

Weill, Bernice F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
A concrete approach to subtraction problems with minuends to 19 is presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction

Roy, Sneh P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
The use of the hundred chart is discussed as an effective means of teaching the concepts of least common multiple and greatest common factor. (MP)
Descriptors: Charts, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions

Ronshausen, Nina L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
A series of carefully planned activities is described for introducing first-grade students to place value with two-digit numerals. (JT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Number Concepts

Reys, Robert E., Ed.; Reys, Barbara J., Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Use of an ancient method of mental calculation with aliquot parts is illustrated. Other tips for helping children reason are also included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mental Computation

Hampel, Paul J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Suggestions are provided on diskette care, software worth seeing, teaching that computers can't do everything, and a debugging activity. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction

Clark, Alice – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Describes a strategy in which mathematics is taught using a tournament format. Planning for a tournament, tournament rules, and procedures (with sample problems) are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Competition, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education

Shaw, Jean M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Ways in which newspapers can be used in mathematics instruction, involving cutting numbers and shapes for a variety of purposes and collecting and analyzing information, are presented and illustrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction

Knifong, J. Dan; Burton, Grace M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Considerations of the history of similar techniques and the structure of the method itself are used to discuss this question. (MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction