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MacMath, Russ – Learning, 1987
A teacher describes how a cardboard box tunnel was used to capitalize on children's fascination with boxes. The finished tunnel offers opportunities for honing math and writing skills. Layouts for tunnels and related activities are suggested. (MT)
Descriptors: Construction (Process), Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Perlmutter, Alexa E. – Learning, 1988
A four-week third-grade class study of the Summer Olympics is described. Activities for studying the host and participating countries were incorporated through map, social studies, art, mathematics, and language arts activities. (CB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Elementary Education, International Relations, Language Arts
Turkel, Susan B.; And Others – Learning, 1988
Mathematical games designed for children from kindergarten to grade five using buttons as counters are described. Each game description includes a brief discussion of the number and mathematical concepts it teaches. (JD)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Sturgis, Judy – Learning, 1988
Use of a checkbook can hook even the most reluctant mathematics students into learning mathematical and problem-solving skills. (CB)
Descriptors: Accounting, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Burns, Marilyn – Learning, 1980
Mathematics instruction can be approached as a cognitive skill, as illustrated by these elementary-level classroom activities. (LH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computation, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education
Ohanian, Susan – Learning, 1989
This article describes techniques that utilize literature to help students develop a number sense and to enliven math classes. Books and activities are suggested that address concepts of pattern and order, counting, estimation, factorial analysis, and exponents. Techniques incorporate open-ended discussions that leave room for emotion, intuition,…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Computation, Elementary Education, Exponents (Mathematics)
Learning, 1992
Provides ideas for elementary school math activities which include ways to connect math with daily life, Michael Jordan basketball math games, and warm-up activities. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Educational Games, Elementary Education
Delisle, Deb; And Others – Learning, 1994
Presents a group of 24 innovative mathematics activities from teachers nationwide designed to sharpen elementary students' math skills. The article is part of a package of 100 creative ideas for keeping elementary students enthused about learning in language arts, science, social studies, and math. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Educational Games, Elementary Education
Cassidy, Jack – Learning, 1991
Presents suggestions for teaching math word problems to elementary students. The strategies take into consideration differences between reading in math and reading in other areas. A problem-prediction game and four self-checking activities are included along with a magic password challenge. (SM)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics