A few examples, relating specifically to fractions, of the many possible intriguing and substantial ideas to be found in remedial mathematics are given. (MN)

Two studies examine preschool children's knowledge of the effects of the physical processes of addition and subtraction on the relative amounts of two sets. Results indicate that most preschool children discover the nature of addition and subtraction outside of their formal education and rather than having to teach these ideas, teachers can use…

The rationale and description of a game situation used as an introduction to the system of coordinates and the development of proportional reasoning are given. Reactions and answers of second-; fourth-; and sixth-grade children are analyzed. (MN)

Considers what mathematics curriculum is best for all elementary students. Suggests folk mathematics instead of school mathematics, a mathematics that is relevant to student conceptual awareness. Outlines the processes that teachers should follow in fulfilling this objective. (RK)

Students were measured on eleven aptitudes from Guilford's structure-of-intellect cube, and randomly assigned to symbolic or figural instructional modes for a unit on functions. Achievement was measured and compared for students with different aptitudes. (SD)

A wide variety of teaching methods for improving instruction in mathematics, science and the social studies was discussed. As well, suggestions for improving students' motor control were presented. (RK)

The authors propose that electronic calculators can be perceived as function generators rather than mere computational aids and can be used to investigate function concepts such as domain, range, composition, inverse, correspondence and so on. (MN)

The author mentions several broad types of student elementary algebra errors, including incorrect cancellation and cross-multiplication, notes confusing terms and factors, and gives several suggestions to help students avoid these. (MN)

Activities involving copying, enlarging, and translating stick figures can enhance students' understanding of graphs. (SD)

The author recommends the use of flow charting to help students understand the manipulation of algebraic formulae. He identifies some problems with flow charts and suggests an alternative method of constructing flow diagrams. (SD)

A series of examples is provided of types of mathematical exposition which cause students difficulty for reasons other than lack of understanding of some mental process. (SD)

A mathematics teacher who avoided students' questions about zero, notes that children are able to interpret this concept and any system of numeration in a language that they have made up and can understand. (AM)

Maintains that children's literature offers possibilities for helping children learn about a variety of mathematical (prenumber) concepts. Two books, FREIGHT TRAINS and THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, and their related concrete-level learning center activities are presented to illustrate ways of dealing with prenumber skills using children's…

Parents may better prepare their children to enter school by making sure that daily activities and household routines serve educational ends: learning scientific concepts through helping in the kitchen; being encouraged to read by having access to a variety of books. Specific activities are described. (JL)