Summarizes findings from research related to spatial abilities. Provided are suggestions for developing spatial abilities. Lists nine references. (YP)

Presents examples of line and curve graphs. Suggests some ways of using graphs to increase student learning. (YP)

Discusses the implementation of a family math night. Describes three activities for the night: (1) graphing; (2) estimation; and (3) problem solving. Provides two references. (YP)

Identifies and describes three steps where connections between written symbols and understandings can be made: (1) developing meaning for symbols; (2) developing meaning for rules; and (3) checking the reasonableness of solutions. (YP)

Suggests activities involving the use of indices. Provides five activities with examples for routine practice, pattern recognition, prediction, conjecture, generalization, factorization, and limit concept. (YP)

Investigates English students' strategies for addition and subtraction problems. Suggests some teaching methods for the results. (YP)

Describes activities for developing pattern recognition and classification using worksheets. The objectives, directions, extensions, and bibliography are provided for each activity. (YP)

A study was designed to predict student performance in the introductory accounting course, specifically the performance of nontraditional students. A predictive instrument to measure mathematical abilities was employed; outcomes were compared to individuals' final course grade. Results indicate that a brief math skills test can predict performance…

Investigates the development of understanding of quantity in 36 children with Down's Syndrome. Findings confirmed similarities in sequence of development between Down's Syndrome children and nonretarded children. Down's children who received training recognized conservation of continuous and discontinuous quantity. (RJC)

Describes software programs for use by math teachers in elementary and secondary schools that can be used to help develop critical and analytical math skills. Highlights include programs that link mathematics with daily living skills, programs that stress visual representation, and a software "sampler" that includes educational…

Reports students were more successful in estimation for a problem in context than for the pure computation. Describes students' strategies to make estimates in context. Discusses how to teach estimation. (YP)

Describes five types of activities that elementary school teachers can use to help students understand decimals. These activities use money calculations, base-10 blocks, meter sticks, calculators, and problem solving. Specific examples are provided. (MDM)

Outlines techniques that teachers can use to help students develop base-10 numeration and other mathematics skills, using calculator explorations, problems that require strategies to solve, and group discussion activities. Examples of activities and problems for both primary and upper elementary grades are provided. (MDM)

Describes a system, used throughout England, that allows students adequate time to tackle extended tasks, collaborate with peers, reflect and redraft ideas, and polish products; is manageable and rigorous so assessments are made efficiently and reliably; and has status to ensure that different assessors use common standards. (MKR)

Teachers can capitalize on their students' extracurricular interests with a baseball unit that focuses on baseball-related vocabulary development, journal writing, drawing, literature, mathematics drills, and science problems. Teachers can use baseball paraphernalia, such as trading cards and equipment, as well as interactions with high school…