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Peer reviewedArnold, William R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Teaching by learning activities is contrasted with teaching by objectives. Four types of learning activities are identified. (JT)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedJensen, Rosalie; O'Neil, David R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
A series of activities that focus on the process of measuring are presented. The material is designed to help children develop a concept of measurement by leading them through the processes used in establishing formal measurement systems over the centuries. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedWilson, Malcolm G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Learning, Learning Activities, Mathematics
Peer reviewedNoddings, Nel – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
The problems of using formalistic methods in the instruction of mathematics to elementary level children are discussed. Precision in mathematical language is not seen as a useful instructional tool, and functional modes of communication are stressed. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Problems, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedPost, Thomas R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Instruction, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedLazerick, Beth Ellen; Harris, Carolyn Karafin – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Eight classroom problems dealing with number concepts are presented and accompanied by suggestions for teacher use. (MP)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedTroutman, Andria Price – Arithmetic Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedBehounek, Karla J.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Cooperative learning situations are described in which children work in small groups toward a mutual goal. When such groups should be used are included, with classroom examples. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary School Mathematics, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Learning Activities
Peer reviewedMyers, Ann C.; Thornton, Carol A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Learning activities involving teaching different techniques that can help a child learn the basic facts are described. (JT)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedAman, George – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedBiggs, Edith E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Discovery Learning, Elementary School Mathematics, Laboratory Techniques
Peer reviewedJacobson, Marilyn Hall; Tabler, M. Bernadine – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Several activities designed to help elementary level students learn how to read calendars are presented. Problem solving and experiential learning are stressed. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSullivan, Peter; Clarke, David – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents three features of "Good" questions: requires students to do more than simply remember a strategy to answer; promotes student learning while answering the question; and have several acceptable answers. Considers how questions can be used to cater to the range of student abilities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Developmental Tasks, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedSmith, Rosalind Bingham – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Instruction, Manipulative Materials
Peer reviewedPottinger, Barbara – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
