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Peer reviewedArithmetic Teacher, 1977
Ten basic mathematical skill areas are identified in order to enable educators to provide more effective leadership and direction in implementing and evaluating basic mathematics programs. (JT)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Peer reviewedHutcheson, James W.; Hutcheson, Carol E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
The use of a homemade device that assists in quick recall of number facts is described. (JT)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedFishbach, Sylvia – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedEdwards, E. L., Jr.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1972
A duplicate of this article is in The Mathematics Teacher, November, 1972. For the abstract see se 506 987. (DT)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum, Guidelines, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedCarlisle, Earnest – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
A game based on "skittles" can provide practice on basic facts. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
Peer reviewedCunningham, Helen – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Several bicentennial games and puzzles, all using the number 1776, are described. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
Peer reviewedSchwartzman, Steven – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
A subtraction algorithm for numbers having several digits is described. The algorithm requires that, for digits in the same place, the smaller is always subtracted from the larger. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedSuydam, Marilyn N. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Research on students' attainment on multiplication facts, common errors, and meaningful instruction is briefly cited in this review. (MNS)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedBell, Kenneth M.; Rucker, Donald D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Division, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedRebec, Linda – Arithmetic Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedBroadbent, Frank W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Class Activities, Educational Games
Peer reviewedCollins, William J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
The call for "Back to Basics" is reviewed in regard to mathematics instruction. Activities associated with the annual Basic Skills in Math Month in Syracuse, New York public schools are featured. Improvement of student scores on statewide tests during this period is seen as more than just coincidence. (MP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedBrown, Stephen I. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
A multiplication algorithm based on a perfect square is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Curriculum, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedCrouse, Richard – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
A game similar to the television game "Concentration" can be effectively used for drill on computation such as equivalence of fractions. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedBarr, David C. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
A procedure for providing necessary and sufficient practice on basic skills, while still providing other mathematical experiences that balance an interesting mathematics program, is discussed. (JT)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Individualized Instruction
