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Livers, Stefanie D.; Harbour, Kristin E.; Fowler, Lindsey – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2019
In this article, Lindsey Fowler describes how an animal rhyme--that she shared with her fifth-grade students with the intention of assisting them with the concept of metric conversions--made fostering the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) more difficult. The addition of animals, which added an extraneous element that students mistakenly…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Grade 5, Metric System, Mathematical Concepts
Schultz, Bob – Teacher, 1979
Before introducing the metric system, the author spends a week having his class use arbitrary and exotic measuring methods, so that they learn to appreciate the need for metrics as a common standard of measurement. (SJL)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Measurement

Fowler, Mary Anne – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
An integrated and gradual approach to teaching the metric system is suggested, as opposed to presenting the entire system at once. (MP)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction

Zalewski, Donald – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
A set of simple directions is presented to help teachers decide which objectives to pursue and which methods to use in teaching the metric system. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Measurement
Suydam, Marilyn N. – 1973
This newsletter summarizes findings from research on elementary school mathematics published during 1972 that might be used by teachers. Covered is research on addition and subtraction sentences, algorithms, problem solving, instructional materials, teacher questioning patterns, cognitive levels, instructional sequences, motivation, and logic.…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Hawkins, Vincent J. – Artithmetic Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Milek, John T. – American Metric Journal, 1974
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Hobbies, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Negus, LeRoy – 1973
This bulletin provides elementary school teachers with some information about the metric system and some suggestions for teaching it. A history of the development of the system is given followed by a grade by grade guide to objectives and activities to be used with lessons on measurement with the metric system. The activities stress the decimal…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Guides, Instruction

Thiessen, Diane – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Two metric measurement activities that also develop other mathematical skills are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Bright, George W. – American Metric Journal, 1977
This is the first part of an article discussing methods for teaching the metric system. Measurement as a function, estimation, and textbook activities are covered. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities

Berryman, Jack – Mathematics in School, 1972
A method of showing the meaning of decimal fraction without using fraction words or notation. One technique described in detail uses large squares, strips, and small squares; using the metric system and decimal coinage is also suggested. (DT)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Decimal Fractions, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Johnson, Pat – Industrial Education, 1976
The younger the children, the easier it is for them to learn from these metric experiences. The author gives detailed suggestions for beginning of metric experiences that have been successfully used with students as young as five years of age. The activities are representative of each of the four common metric areas (length, weight, temperature,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Measurement, Metric System
American Metric Journal, 1974
An outline is given of the measurement units to be taught in grades K-8 and in grades 9-12 in the state of California. Important measurement concepts are noted and teaching techniques are suggested. A timeline for implementation of metrics is provided. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Guidelines, Instruction

Pottinger, Barbara – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning

Sherman, Helene J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
Presented is a useful metric game suitable for players above age eight. It provides practice in estimating lengths as well as in actual linear measurement. (MP)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials