Chapters 7-8 of the special materials for low achieving students in grades 7-8 by SMSG deal with properties of the rational numbers and elementary probability. Included for each chapter are pretest exercises, a self-test, instructional lessons and exercises, and a chapter test. (CT)

This workbook along with a set of transparent 2" x 3" cards was developed for use with underachieving seventh and eighth grade boys. It is designed for a 14 week term or less. The format uses the cards extensively to learn about fractions and operations with fractions. The cards have circles etched on them and the circles are divided into varying…

The author describes a model for operations on the set of rationals. Thi s model, used by students in a laboratory situation, is based on an easily constructed number balance. (SD)

This book is part 2 of a 2-part manual for teachers using SMSG text materials for grade 4. The purpose for each of 5 chapters is stated and mathematical background for the teacher is presented. Detailed lesson plans are then provided, including sequences of statements and questions, activities, and exercise sets with answers. Needed materials and…

This is the second remedial workbook-text in a two-part series written for deaf students at the secondary level. It covers fractions, geometry formulas, decimals and percents, and time. For the first workbook, see SE 015 827, and for the teacher's guide, see SE 015 829. (DT)

This book is part 2 of a 2-part manual for teachers using SMSG text materials for grade 6. The purpose for each of 5 chapters is stated and mathematical background for the teacher is presented. Detailed lesson plans are then provided, including sequences of statements and questions, activities, and exercise sets with answers. Needed materials and…

This book is part 1 of a 2-part manual for teachers using SMSG text materials for grade 6. The purpose for each of 5 chapters is stated and mathematical background for the teacher is presented. Detailed lesson plans are then provided, including sequences of statements and questions, activities, and exercise sets with answers. Needed materials and…

This volume presents a partial description of the lessons in the preliminary version of the PLATO fractions curriculum. Each lesson has three parts: review, new material, and a student-selected option. Students receive immediate feedback from the computer as they progress through each lesson. Five groups of lessons are described: meaning of…

The Minnesota School Mathematics and Science Teaching (MINNEMAST) Project is characterized by its emphasis on the coordination of mathematics and science in the elementary school curriculum. Units are planned to provide children with activities in which they learn various concepts from both subject areas. Each subject is used to support and…

This guide represents the final experimental version of a pilot project which was conducted in the United States between 1973 and 1976. The ideas and the manner of presentation are based on the works of Georges and Frederique Papy. They are recognized for having introduced colored arrow drawings ("papygrams") and models of our numeration…

This guide represents the final experimental version of an extended pilot project which was conducted in the United States between 1973 and 1976. The manner of presentation and pedagogical ideas and tools are based on the works of Georges and Frederique Papy. They are recognized as having introduced colored arrow drawings ("papygrams")…

This guide represents the final experimental version of a pilot project which was conducted in the United States between 1973 and 1976. The ideas and the manner of presentation are based on the works of Georges and Frederique Papy. They are recognized for having introduced colored arrow drawings ("papygrams") and models of our numeration…

This guide represents the final experimental version of a pilot project which was conducted in the United States between 1973 and 1976. The ideas and the manner of presentation are based on the works of Georges and Frederique Papy. They are recognized for having introduced colored arrow drawings ("papygrams") and models of our numeration…

This guide represents the final experimental version of a pilot project conducted in the United States between 1973 and 1976. The ideas and manner of presentation are based on the works of Georges and Frederique Papy. They are recognized as having introduced colored arrow drawings ("papygrams") and models of our numeration system (the…