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Leap Years and Such.
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Cooper, Martin – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
A short history of the evolution of the calendar is given. Calculations with various time periods are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, History
Using the Digital Clock to Teach the Telling of Time.
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Jeffers, Verne – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
The construction of a model that combines the digital and standard clocks is described and suggested as a way to improve the teaching of time. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Activities
Children's Literature: An Aid in Mathematics Instruction
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Strain, Lucille B. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Library Materials
A Single-Handed Approach to Telling Time.
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Thompson, Charles S.; Van de Walle, John – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
A nontraditional teaching strategy to teaching students how to understand and read clocks is presented. The activities start with introduction to sundials and suggest approaches to many different methods and activities for telling time. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Lesson Plans
Children's Errors in Telling Time and a Recommended Teaching Sequence
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Reisman, Fredricka K. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns, Instruction
Mathematical Heritage of Zambia
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Careccio, John – Arithmetic Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: African Culture, History, Mathematics Education, Measurement
Using an Hour Clock to Teach Time.
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Maertens, Norbert – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
This article seeks to examine some basic concepts of "telling time" and to suggest a more effective way of teaching such a fundamental concept. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Educational Media, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts
Developing Intuitive Ideas About Time
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Bruni, James V.; Silverman, Helene J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
A series of activities is suggested for helping children deal with the continuity and order of events in time, with measuring time, and with reading the clock. (DT)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
No Time on Their Hands
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Bachrach, Beatrice – Arithmetic Teacher, 1973
Activities to aid slow-learning and disadvantaged students in reading clocks are detailed; examples of worksheets are included. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Instruction
IDEAS
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Burns, Marilyn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
The use of clocks and time concepts is the theme for several activities involving graphing and arithmetic computation. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fundamental Concepts, Instruction
Ideas.
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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
Don't Miss the Train
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Porlier, Corinna – Arithmetic Teacher, 1973
The rules, equipment, and procedures for a game to teach clock reading are described. (DT)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Ideas.
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Jacobson, Marilyn Hall – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Experiences with time, money, and measurement are given, using a flower and vegetable garden theme. Suggestions are included for the teacher for using each of the four worksheets. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Gardening, Instructional Materials
Let's Do It: Teaching Time with Slit Clocks.
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Horak, Virginia M.; Horak, Willis J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
The teaching of time deals with two types of activities. The first is the concept of time, the second is telling time. Several types of learning situations are suggested under each of these activity areas. The use of teacher-made paper plate slit clocks is promoted. (MP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
Teaching Time-Telling.
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Nelson, Glenn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
A series of activities designed to teach time-telling is presented. Each activity is illustrated with very few examples, but it is noted that many other examples may need to be provided for students. It is hoped that this material will help instructors in teaching time-telling skills. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Instructional Materials
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