This series of seventeen modules was designed for use in teaching future elementary-school teachers methods for mathematics instruction. Each module is devoted to a general topic of importance to the elementary mathematics curriculum, and contains an overview, a statement of the module objective, a plan for preassessment, a list of several…

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) "Special Education at a Glance," which includes a copy of the "Guide to Planning and Assessing School-Based Special Education Programs," provides in a single document, information about the special education population at each Montgomery County (Maryland) public school, including…

The purpose of this unit is to develop basic concepts of measurement. The children will have a variety of experiences which make measurement concepts meaningful to them. This unit will provide some review of counting skills and simple addition and subtraction skills. The primary focus, however, is to build concepts of measurement in length, weight…

To assist school teachers in planning an integrated program using many media, a selected guide describes characteristics of elementary school populations. An alphabetical listing of manufacturers and service organizations in elementary education is shown in chart form to classify products available. Devices and methods in elementary education…

Not only assigning articles to be read by preservice teachers but also posing specific tasks to be done as a result of reading them is suggested. Different categories are included, with 11 articles noted. (MNS)

The purpose of this document is to provide information and recommendations for involving elementary students in civic participation. This document suggests activities and resources teachers can use in the classroom to involve their students in civic duties. There is also a section on tips for parents to help develop effective citizens. A list of…

Methods instructors can use a variety of activities to have preservice teachers use manipulative materials themselves and with pupils. Types of materials and approaches are discussed. (MNS)

DC Public Schools has adopted new learning standards for core subjects, including reading/English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The new standards show what students should know and be able to do: (1) in each subject; (2) at each grade level; and (3) in every school. Standards tell all students that they are expected to…

These materials were developed for in-service workshops for K-8 teachers as part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Metric Education Project. A teacher (or team of two) from each school was trained in a series of six 3-hour sessions using hands-on measurement activities. Teachers in turn were responsible for conducting 10 1-hour in-service…

The One Hundred Eleventh Street Elementary School of the Los Angeles Unified School District, located in the heart of the black community of Watts, attracts visitors from other schools and school districts throughout the nation. The instructional program at 111th Street School is completely ungraded, with teachers, resource personnel, and…

This booklet describes activities and materials which can be planned and constructed from inexpensive and easily obtainable materials. The activities are used for the earliest primary grades (K-3), remedial, and special education classes. For each activity the objective, materials, and procedure are described. Topics include introduction to number…

Presented is the New York State guide, for elementary teachers, for the humane treatment of animals. Material is divided into three levels by age: 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. Included are five topics: house pets, treatment of animals, animals in their natural environment, treatment of animals in school, and open discussion topics. Each topic includes…

This 78 minute videotape represents one in a series of information videos designed for professional development and as an aid to strengthen teaching skills. The subject concerns ways teachers can moderate the effects of television on the elementary school student. Throughout the video are ideas and suggestions for hands-on activities to teach…

Math doesn't have to be mysterious--even though its language is strange and its customs confusing. Like any foreign country, it can become familiar through exposure and understanding. Six ways to take the mystery out of math are described. (MT)

A model for organizing an introductory in-service workshop for elementary school teachers in the basic fundamentals and contents of the metric system is presented. Data collected from various questionnaires and tests suggest that the program improved the teacher's performance in presenting the metric system and that this improvement had a positive…