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A Complete Model for Operations on Integers.
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Battista, Michael T. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
The "positive-negative charge" model is described and demonstrated with all four operations on integers. Its major advantages are that it is both concrete and complete. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Instructional Materials, Integers, Mathematical Models
Doing Arithmetic with Tangrams.
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Ajose, Sunday A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Directions are given for construction of tangram puzzles that can be used to reinforce arithmetic concepts. Several examples are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Teacher-Made Aids for Teaching Place Value and Estimation
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Easterday, Kenneth E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Two simple devices that aid in the teaching of place value and estimation are described. (JT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Let's Do It: Let Squares Do Their Share.
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Dana, Marcia E.; Lindquist, Mary Montgomery – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Outlined is the preparation and use of graph paper for activities in counting' approximation, making bar graphs, and decimals. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs, Instruction
IDEAS
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Bright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Four activities encouraging the discovery of geometric relationships involving simple polygons are described. (JT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
Task Cards.
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Barson, Alan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Task cards are discussed as a tool for learning. Examples of measurement and number activities that are appropriate for task cards are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
A Single-Handed Approach to Telling Time.
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Thompson, Charles S.; Van de Walle, John – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
A nontraditional teaching strategy to teaching students how to understand and read clocks is presented. The activities start with introduction to sundials and suggest approaches to many different methods and activities for telling time. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Lesson Plans
Ideas.
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Scheuer, Donald W., Jr.; Williams, David E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Activity sheets are given that are designed to be reproduced for use in mathematics classes at various grade levels. (MK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instructional Materials
IDEAS.
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Ockenga, Earl; Duea, Joan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Two posters are given containing sets of problems that are designed to stimulate interest in problem solving. Suggestions are given for the use of the posters. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Ideas.
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Ockenga, Earl; Duea, Joan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Four levels of activity sheets present problem solving as part of a tic-tac-toe game. The problems involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division appropriate to the level. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Games, Instruction
Ideas.
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Bright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Worksheets are presented by grade level that give practice in comparing and measuring areas. (MP)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry, Instruction
Ideas.
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Shaw, Jean M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Two map posters are provided. Younger children can use a neighborhood map to locate information and trace paths, while older children can use a wilderness map to read scales. The emphasis is on problem solving with both maps. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
IDEAS.
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Ockenga, Earl; Duea, Joan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Four worksheets on geometry are given. Experiences in identifying and constructing described shapes, drawing congruent polygons, and visualizing the shapes needed to build hexagons are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
Ideas.
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Tucker, Benny F.; Bazik, Edna F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
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)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Sneaking in Basic Drill with Sneaky Squares.
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Kuczkowski, Joseph E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
The use of a type of magic square as a tool for student drill in the basic operations is emphasized. Methods for constructing "Sneaky Squares" are outlined and the logic behind them explained. The approach is seen as convenient for a variety of basic drill work. (MP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computation, Drills (Practice), Elementary Secondary Education
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