The study attempted to determine the extent to which a mathematics laboratory would enable both slow and gifted learners to gain in achievement in mathematics and to develop more positive attitudes toward mathematics. On the basis of ability, achievement in school, and results on the California Achievement Test, 75 fourth, fifth, and sixth grade…

A course, exploring leather skills and decorating techniques for grades 7-12, is presented. The Course Content includes Historical and cultural survey; Leather types; Definitions and application; Plan for working leather; and Tools and equipment. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to do the following: (1) Relate the research…

Construction of colorful braided polyhedra can provide upper elementary students with enjoyable geometric experiences. (SD)

The use of games to provide practice on specified objectives is discussed. Four games are described in relation to several guidelines. (MN)

Instructions are given for constructing and using a manipulative device which can help children to conceptualize and to comprehend the base-ten place-value system. (JT)

Materials and activities used to teach change making, coin recognition, and purchasing skills are described. (JT)

The author presents two activities for practice with numbers and calculation. The first is an arithmetic adaptation of the familiar game of "Concentration" while the second is an unusual representation of addition, subtraction, and some properties of negative numbers. (Author/MN)

A manipulative model for the addition, subtraction, and multiplication of integers is described in which a carpet square with a hole in it and the plug that fits in the hole are "opposites" of each other. Several other models for integer multiplication are briefly described. (MN)

Activities for which paper strips are used to make geometric figures to practice measuring, and to create artistic designs are described. (JT)

The use of counting sticks as a concrete manipulative material in the development of number understanding and the concept of place value is strongly urged. (JT)

Directions are given for making stuffed snakes, one meter long, to aid in the teaching of the meter and centimeter. (JT)

Offers background material for teachers and learning activities that are designed to integrate tactile and visual learning for elementary school students. The purpose of the activities is to foster a stronger and more stable understanding of the basic geographical concepts of relative position and direction. (JDH)

Describes a research project designed to monitor the transition from work based on concrete materials to the more formalized aspect of mathematics found in secondary schools. The topic of subtraction was chosen by three teachers who were involved in the investigation. (PK)

Describes and provides a list of materials for sensorimotor, symbolic, and construction play. Benefits of arranging the playground with a variety of materials are also discussed. (AS)

A class of preservice teachers was divided into teams to research geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics topics and ascertain ways each can be taught to children. Activities are set up so other students can work with them. References and materials are listed. (MNS)