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| Mathematics in School | 6 |
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| Crawford, David | 1 |
| Ernest, Paul | 1 |
| Parker, John | 1 |
| Robson, Eleanor | 1 |
| Stephenson, Paul | 1 |
| Van Brummelen, Glen | 1 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 6 |
| Journal Articles | 6 |
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Peer reviewedParker, John – Mathematics in School, 1998
Presents a problem introducing pupils to the ideas of consecutive and integer while practicing addition. Investigates the overall pattern of results with regard to formulating some general results, considers the algebra of the problem, and suggests proofs of why some numbers can and others cannot be formulated in this way. (ASK)
Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Activities
Peer reviewedErnest, Paul – Mathematics in School, 1998
Discusses the benefits of integrating the history of mathematics into mathematics classes. Provides some worksheets for undertaking this task. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics History
Peer reviewedVan Brummelen, Glen – Mathematics in School, 1998
Provides information about mathematician Jamshid al-Kashi and his work on calculating mathematical values such Pi or Sin(1). (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Mathematicians, Mathematics Activities
Peer reviewedStephenson, Paul – Mathematics in School, 1998
Presents a game in which students are told to say 'Fizz' on multiples of two and 'Buzz' on multiples of three while the teacher proceeds to count upward by one. (ASK)
Descriptors: Computation, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedCrawford, David – Mathematics in School, 1997
Presents three number games for mathematics classrooms designed to improve the learning of number concepts. Game topics include determining products, arranging mathematical signs, and factoring. (ASK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Activities
Peer reviewedRobson, Eleanor – Mathematics in School, 1998
Presents activities on writing and learning about cuneiform numerals and some mathematical and numerical topics in the context of Mesopotamian culture. Includes resources for further reading. (ASK)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
