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Fennell, Francis (Skip); And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
Four ideas dealing with applications of telling time are featured. Activities covered include sequencing routine daily events, scheduling appointments, watching television, and calculating elapsed time across time zones. Worksheets suitable for duplication are provided. The activities are considered practical and adaptable to problem-solving…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities

Fennell, Francis (Skip); And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
Gardening is the theme for a series of worksheets that present a variety of problem-solving activities that emphasize the construction, use, and interpretation of diagrams, graphs, and tables. The material is designed for duplication for classroom use, and suggestions for ways of going further are provided with each activity. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Gardening, Instructional Materials

Fennell, Francis (Skip) – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
The easy availability and popularity of newspapers enhance their use in the classroom. The material presented is grouped under: (1) "Comparative Shopping and Estimation Activities"; (2) "Buying and Furnishing Houses"; and (3) "Graphing, Probability, and Statistics." Teachers are encouraged to consider such applications in involving pupils in…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials