A series of activities involving comparing weights of objects directly, using non-standard units, using standard units, using simple scales, and using complex scales are described. (SD)

Twenty-five games, suitable for use at various points in the elementary mathematics classroom, are described. (SD)

A game similar to the television game "Concentration" can be effectively used for drill on computation such as equivalence of fractions. (SD)

Activities involving the drawing of kites and figures related to kites are described. (SD)

Curve stitching activities can be used to motivate calculus students. The problem described here involves showing that a given envelope of a curve is parabolic. (SD)

In a speech to the Association of Teachers of Mathematics (England), the author presented reasons for presenting mathematics in a more humanistic way. Citing Gattegno, he argued for teaching with the objective of promoting awareness of mathematics, and discussed examples of the advocated approach. (SD)

Teachers asked students to write down as many names for their favorite numbers as they could. The results were surprising, with many students performing better than their teachers had expected. (SD)

After stating that almost any topic could be generalized, the author was challenged to generalize the topic of polyominoes. His response is presented in this article. (SD)

An activity involving measurement of various parts of a bicycle is described. Sample worksheets are included. (SD)

Discusses the proposals of some American educational authorities who favor smaller, more diverse high schools with greater emphasis on action learning, career education, and alternative educational programs. (JG)

The author describes a game in which students must determine by asking a small number of questions which of 24 attribute blocks has been chosen. The activity is appropriate for primary children using blocks to keep track of answers, or for older students working mentally. (SD)

A mathematics laboratory with commercial and teacher-made materials, a workshop, and a discussion room were established. An extension course taught how to use the instructional aids and accompanying behavioral objectives and activity cards. Active use of the lab is increasing. The teachers' enthusiasm has spread to the students. (KM)

Games and activities, which are fun, practical, and related to the child's world, are presented. Suggestions are given for building skills in estimating lengths, guessing how many, recognizing patterns in counting, multiplying with "waffles," classifying by attributes, and adding and subtracting with special cards, relays, and play…

A game similar to Nim is described. Students in grades three through six have played the game in conjunction with the study of modular arithmetic,and have been able to develop winning strategies. (SD)