As a science leader in her school, the author is always looking for new and interesting ways to inspire children in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) subjects. Attending several science conferences introduced her to new STEM programs, such as Street Science and fractals. In this article, she shares a couple of the activities…

In mathematics, there is conceptual and procedural knowledge. Conceptual knowledge is about ideas or mathematics understanding but procedural knowledge is about procedure to solve mathematics problems. Multisensory approach involve many senses like kinaesthetic, visual and auditory to gain knowledge. This research aims to find information about…

Problem Statement: Preservice teachers acquire the knowledge and skills needed for elementary mathematics education by themselves obtaining quality university educations and by being actively involved in mathematics. Thus, it is essential to make room in teacher education for student-centered projects and activities. Purpose of Study: This study…

Measurement is a mathematics skill students encounter often in their daily lives. The act of measuring involves the use of concrete, hands-on materials that students find engaging and appealing. According to Martinie (2004), the best way to teach measurement "is to find or create situations in which students need to measure and let them…

Offers weekly activities for students to explore mathematics from different cultures. (ASK)

Compares methods of subtraction used by children and teachers. Suggests ways to encourage children to invent their own subtraction algorithms. (CCM)

Several researchers have noted how children's whole number schemes can interfere with their efforts to learn fractions. An Australian study found that children who were successful with the solution of rational number tasks exhibited greater whole number knowledge and more flexible solution strategies. Behr and Post (1988) indicated that children…

Explains how to use the Chinese numeration system to enhance student understanding of place value. Includes sample activities. (Author/NB)

Focuses on the legacy of paradigmatics instruction in the Greek mathematics classroom, suggesting that it is based on false understanding of pragmatic logic as simply the translation of ideas into action. Offers discursive analysis of two short interactional sequences between the teacher and children in a 6th grade classroom in a primary school in…

Analyzes students' representations of fractions as they work on fraction comparison tasks and justify their solutions in a collective classroom activity. Emphasizes the importance of setting a problematic situation and encouraging students to make various representations for their learning. Suggests some implications for teacher activities and…

Assesses the use of manipulative aids and how they are used in primary mathematics classrooms. (Author/CCM)

Considers the types of problems given to children in primary classrooms. Offers a tool for analyzing worksheets and problem solving tasks. (Author/CCM)

Helping children become mathematicians is a valuable way to engage them with the power of mathematics. Describes an example with primary children and distance education. (ASK)

Introduces a collection of mathematics activities that use Spain and Spanish culture as the setting for activities that involve graphing, estimation, logical reasoning, geometry, measurement, and computation. These activities are designed to appeal directly to students. (KHR)

This illustrated book examines everything having to do with the square. It begins with a basic definition of the square and continues by giving some examples of squares and other interesting historical information. Some ideas addressed include why cities are laid out in square blocks, how buildings are designed from squares and cubes, and how…