The relationship in the Pythagorean Theorem is introduced to low-ability seventh graders using Cuisenaire rods. The sequence of instruction is described. (MNS)

Reports examples of the behaviors, including kinetic and vocal, used to facilitate problem-solving based on observations of four seventh-grade students. Discusses the use of the behaviors in problem-solving teaching. (YP)

Mathematics textbooks for grades K-9 were examined to determine how much of content was new content rather than review of old content. New content tends to decrease from grade three through grade eight with lowest amount of new content in books for grades six, seven, and eight (below 40 percent for two series). Differences among series are…

Describes a class activity in which students create word problems associated to specific arithmetic problems that are then edited in their English class. Using the computer laboratory and a word-processing program under the supervision of the media specialist, the problems are compiled in a booklet, printed, and distributed. (MDH)

Presents the results of a survey of 165 seventh grade students asked to respond yes, no, or maybe to 21 metacognitive statements about their cognitive activity on a mathematical word problem. Suggests how to use the responses as a basis for developing classroom activities. (MDH)