Presents transcripts of interviews with two children to illustrate their understanding of traditional fraction notation. Suggests an activity to help children construct schemes to coordinate units. (MKR)

This article shares activities that fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can enjoy as they discover relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents, including the 100-penny chart. (MKR)

Provides a brief historical explanation of the multiplication sign in mathematics. (ASK)

Discusses some problems of reading expression, i.e., translating written symbols and words into easily verbalized sentences, and provides some guides and activities that may be used to avoid or remediate them. (Author/RK)

In the first part (AA 527 718) of this two part article math expression was discussed as well as student difficulty with translating written symbols into easily verbalized sentences. In this second part comprehension problems are examined and activities are offered to help students overcome these reading difficulties. (Editor/RK)

The inhibiting effect of symbols on the learning of mathematics is discussed. (MK)

Presents and discusses examples that can be used to develop the concept of slope as a rate of change through three modes of learning: (1) visualization, (2) verbalization, and (3) symbolization. (ASK)

This handbook is directed toward those who have to deal with spoken mathematics, yet have insufficient background to know the correct verbal expression for the written symbolic one. It compiles consistent and well-defined ways of uttering mathematical expressions so listeners will receive clear, unambiguous, and well-pronounced representations.…

It is important for young children to see the connection between the math they learn in school and everyday situations. Uses games, songs, cooking experiences, movement activities and arts and crafts projects to illustrate the connection. (Author/RK)

Describes Fermat's last theorem and shows the proof for the case when the exponent is four. Outlines other works for the proof of the theorem, including Kummer's. Twelve references are listed. (YP)

Explores how students interpret algebraic notation and what teachers can do to support appropriate interpretations. Presents two research-based strategies and concludes that in the face of reform and technological advances, finding a definition for symbol sense takes on added significance. Contains 22 references. (ASK)

This dictionary explains 225 terms used in bibliometrics, and it provides nontechnical definitions of bibliometric concepts and suggests sources where more information can be found about the defined term. Special features include sample references, cross references, variants (synonyms), and an index of names. The introduction relates the terms of…

Describes the development and evaluation of a method for introducing simple arithmetical symbolism to preschool children through the use of simple games. (JOW)

Provides four examples for testing the validity of logical arguments by using the method of truth trees. (YP)