Problem-solving situations are presented in various settings--a park (levels 1-2), a carnival (levels 2-4), a map (levels 4-6), and a hardware store (levels 7-8). Each page is designed to be reproduced and used for discussion. (MNS)

The material focuses on two posters that provide motivational problem-solving activities with money, in particular on experiences related to making change. Suggestions are given for ways to go further with the posters and extend pupil explorations. The activity posters are designed to maximize the possible answers. (MP)

The focus is on graphing activities, in which students locate points on a coordinate system and name points by an ordered pair of numbers. Worksheet masters designed for duplication for classroom use are included. Practice is provided with coordinate grids, and student exploration is promoted within the materials. (MP)

The activities presented here focus on symmetry. The materials aim to provide experience in: (1) observing grid-drawn pictures and coloring in appropriate squares; (2) making symmetric designs about two lines of symmetry; (3) using a ruler and protractor; and (4) using a ruler, protractor, and compass. Worksheet masters are provided. (MP)

The material presented is designed to provide for student practice in estimating: (1) sums to the nearest 10; (2) sums and differences; (3) products; and (4) products and quotients of decimals. The ability to estimate quantities should help pupils deal with many everyday situations when they are adults. (MP)

The topic of numeration is the focus for the activities presented. Worksheets provide practice with whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents. These activities are designed to help students think about ways of representing and naming quantities. (MP)

Two posters that involve digits and number activities designed to provide motivational activities for students are presented. It is thought the posters can be used to introduce some ideas from elementary number theory. Both primary objectives and possible instructional extensions are reviewed. (Author/MP)

The focus is on measurement and the concepts of length, area, and volume. Experiences with estimating and measuring are provided through worksheets on centimeters, areas of rectangular shape, block problems, and a garden problem. (MNS)