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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
A programing contest was designed to promote interest in mathematical randomness. Student-developed programs making clever uses of random numbers are presented. Modifications users might make are suggested. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers, Number Concepts
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Gallant, Inge; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Four worksheets for levels one-eight are included. Practice on addition, multiplication, fractions and decimals, and integers is provided through activities involving puzzling patterns. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Drills (Practice), Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Siebuhr, Ted – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1983
Some number investigations on the multiplication table are provided by a sequence of four activity sheets. Beginning with examples of triangular and square numbers, the activities lead to the generalization. (MNS)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials, Investigations, Learning Activities
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Ockenga, Earl; Duea, Joan – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Three worksheets are given that use calculators to free students from computational restrictions and allow them to focus on the recognition of patterns and the application of numeration concepts in the development of their estimation skills. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Estimation (Mathematics), Instructional Materials
Lindeman, Donna – 1980
This booklet offers teacher instructions and student worksheets on number activities for gifted primary grade students. Three sections are included: (1) "moving numbers" which asks students to supply the missing member or members of addition and subtraction equations; (2) "number trails," which involve the completion of number…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Addition, Graphs, Instructional Materials
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Coburn, Terrence G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Four worksheets designed to be used with calculators are presented. For levels 1-2, counting is the focus; levels 3-4, estimation; levels 5-6, use of memory keys; and for levels 7-8, patterns. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
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Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Practice on computation is provided using new and novel situations, with discovery of number patterns a bonus of the computation. Activities with disguised addition and multiplication tables for whole numbers and integers are presented for varying levels. (MNS)
Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Drills (Practice), Elementary School Mathematics