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Peer reviewedRichbart, Lynn A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Several activities focusing on the number 1976 are presented. (SD)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment, Number Systems
Peer reviewedNiemann, Christopher E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Children enjoy playing a game based on addition module seven. The system can be applied to questions concerning the days of a week. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
Peer reviewedCohen, David B. – School Science and Mathematics, 1977
This article gives two methods of resolving natural numbers into prime factors. Depending upon the number that is being resolved, one method may be better to use than the other. However, it is difficult to tell beforehand which is the better method to employ. Examples are given. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedEnglish, Richard – Mathematics in School, 1985
Tests for divisibility in bases 2 through 10 are presented. Two strategies used by a group of fourth-year students are described. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics
Peer reviewedAtkin, Ann M. – Mathematics in School, 1976
Number bases other than ten can be introduced effectively by presenting fictional civilizations which use them. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedBennett, Albert B., Jr.; Musser, Gary L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Addition and subtraction of integers can be approached through the use of chips of two colors. (SD)
Descriptors: Addition, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedDean, Peter G. – Mathematics in School, 1975
The system of International Standard Book Numbers uses a check code based on modular arithmetic. This system, the use of a simple machine to compute check digits, and related classroom activities are described. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBidwell, James K. – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
Activities involving set union and intersection, graphing solutions of open sentences, and negation are described. These activities afford students with opportunities for computational practice as well as instruction on equations and inequalities. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs, Inequalities
Peer reviewedRogers, Barbara Dillard – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
The "basic fact bug" is a diagrammatic device for use in reinforcing addition or multiplication skills. It is self-checking. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedWebb, Leland F. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
Rational points in the plane were defined as points having both coordinated rational. Students solved several problems linking rational points with lines, circles, and other geometric figures. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometry, Graphs, Instruction
Zaslavsky, Claudia – Teacher, 1976
On a scale of "moja" to "kumi", African math studies rate "kumi" with kids. (Editor)
Descriptors: African Culture, Elementary School Mathematics, Language Acquisition, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedMiller, Louis – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1995
Discusses explorations that students can engage in using the interstate highway system. (MKR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Geography, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Colgren, John – 1982
This booklet is designed to introduce computers to children. A letter to parents is provided, explaining that a unit on computers will be taught which will discuss the major parts of the computer and programming in the computer language BASIC. Suggestions for teachers provide information on starting, the binary system, base two worksheet, binary…
Descriptors: Computers, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedFolsom, Mary – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1975
Instruction on properties of whole numbers, the meanings of operations on whole numbers, symbolic representation and algorithms for completing these operations is discussed. Many activities appropriate to each of these topics, and suitable for primary school children, are presented. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedCoxford, Arthur F.; Ellerbruch, Lawrence W. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1975
A series of activities designed to help primary school children understand the meaning of the term "fraction," the symbolization, and equivalence of fractions are presented. Identification of units and pictorial representation are stressed, as is the uses of concrete materials. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
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