Presents an activity to identify some square-differences on the multiplication table. Discusses these properties using the Pythagorean triangle. (ASK)

Offers an alternative instructional method of constructing cubes based on the use of linking smaller cubes to form triangles. Offers learners insight into algebra by clearly exposing the underlying structure of the problem-solving process. (ASK)

Delineates the possible roles of parents in school mathematics. Examines the rationale that underlies efforts to involve parents in the general process of education and different types of parental involvement in mathematics education. Concludes that it is essential for parents and community members to be involved in mathematics education. Contains…

Describes an activity that combines learning and assessment of students' measurement skills. Students strive to make measurements accurately and precisely at a series of stations that focus on measuring length, volume, and mass. (DDR)

Discusses the use of techniques from language experiences in assisting with the learning and assessment of mathematics. Provides a mathematics activity on fractions employing story writing activities. (ASK)

Presents a game in which students are told to say 'Fizz' on multiples of two and 'Buzz' on multiples of three while the teacher proceeds to count upward by one. (ASK)

Presents an activity for identifying patterns in the book "The Grouchy Ladybug" by Eric Carle. The book is appropriate for teaching many concepts including time, developing an alternative story line, and constructing a new book to involve children in thinking about how time passes on a clock as part of exploring patterns. (ASK)

Presents an approach for teaching the multiplication of fractions by helping students build a foundation on the basis of their informal knowledge. Suggests some action research ideas for teachers to try in their classrooms. (ASK)

Explains how geometric constructions can enrich students' visualization and comprehension of geometry. Presents examples of geometric constructions that students can construct using the Geometer's Sketchpad. (ASK)

Discusses the importance of writing in mathematics classrooms and offers an alternative to journal writing. Presents "Chris and Pat Writing Activities" designed to help students better understand concepts by making decisions about who has used correct skills to solve a mathematical problem. (ASK)

Describes a lesson designed to teach the probabilistic topics of permutation and combinations in a constructivist manner. (ASK)

Presents activities in which students are invited to re-create on their calculator screen images using graphical features of the graphing calculator. (ASK)

Discusses using black body function for radiative heat transfer, which can be used in a real-life application in a number of different topics in A-level and first-year undergraduate mathematical methods courses such as differentiation, solving nonlinear equations, and integration by substitution. (ASK)

Describes in detail several activities designed for students studying dynamics. Incorporates life-related mathematical modeling and practical work. Uses computer technology as a tool. (Contains 15 references.) (ASK)

Presents examples to illustrate that iteration and recursion are useful pedagogical tools that can be used in many areas of mathematics, make models traditionally taught in upper levels accessible in grades 9-14, and provide alternative problem solving approaches less dependent upon ready-made formulas. (Author/MM)