Describes an activity approach for teaching upper elementary school students the concept of angles. In the interdisciplinary activity, students practice reading and drawing angles from 0 to 360 degrees as they simulate the behaviors used to navigate a sailboat. Includes list of equipment needed and procedures used. (JN)

Outlined is an interdisciplinary unit on statistics. Discussed are the goals, organization, the preinstruction survey, the math lessons, results, and evaluation. The survey and examples of the students' work are provided. (CW)

A census-taking activity that can be conducted by elementary students is described. Sample data sheets and report forms are included. (MK)

A project to tempt students to pose questions, state hypotheses, measure, estimate, compute, and evaluate their answers in terms of a problem they can see and manipulate is described. Selecting landmarks, collecting data, developing a blueprint, interior decoration, and fabrication are among the points discussed. (MNS)

The use of two units from the Unified Science and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) project is described. Activities contained in the units and students' reactions to them are recounted. (JP)

Incorporating writing into mathematics classes is promoted, with numerous suggestions on using writing to help students recall procedures, develop story problems, and plan computer programs, among other things. (MNS)

Described is a Kernel Design, used in the multiunit Discovery School in Mansfield, Ohio, to improve a general weakness in the areas of measurement and the use of monetary skills. Kernel Design is so named because it conveys the gist or core of an idea. (Author/TG)

Included are four learning activities that focus on using and interpreting data as a basis for integrating mathematics, science, and sports. Each activity includes grade level, objectives, materials, directions, answers to questions, extensions, and reproducible handouts. (KR)

Building projects with blocks provide opportunities to foster creative thinking skills. The connection between blocks and thinking how to implement the strategy are included, along with examples. (MNS)

The Television Programming Challenge was designed for junior high school students to show applications of mathematics in the real world. Eight-member groups were paired to attend seminars on different skill areas, and then worked together to report on a television schedule. (MNS)

To develop students' abilities to reason with mathematics and apply mathematics to problem solving are abetted by building on their personal experiences, integrating the curricula, and designing learning activities that require students to write or speak about mathematics. Using an integrated approach is discussed and examples are included. (MNS)

Described is a "stock market" game in which students can strengthen many mathematical concepts and skills while learning more about economics and world events. Background information on the stock market, directions for playing the game, a worksheet, and ways to integrate other curriculum areas are included. (KR)

Included are five activities which focus on using and interpreting data about popcorn. The integration of mathematics with science, health and social studies is stressed. Each activity includes procedures, a reproducible activity sheet, and several suggestions for extension activities. (CW)