Reported is a teacher's efforts to introduce mental methods in arithmetic to seven-year-olds over a four-week period. (PK)

Describes a study of young children's thinking about numbers and operations with numbers. Issues explored include how young students interpret mathematical questions, aspects having to do with the language of mathematics, the mathematical potential of some children, and the range of procedures that children use when solving problems. Stresses…

Presented is a rationale for the importance of estimation. Strategies used by good estimators, and teaching strategies for computational estimation are considered. (PK)

Suggestions are made for helping children correct and analyze their own work so they may learn from their own mistakes. (MP)

Argues that the effective use of calculators is important for employees in many areas. Suggests ways that schools might incorporate calculators into mathematics instruction. (PK)

Described are the rules and mathematical development of five games for teaching and practicing addition concepts. (PK)

The author suggests that the efficient use of mathematics in everyday life means translating situations into mathematical contexts, using a calculator and mental methods of calculation. Suggestions for teaching these concepts are included. (PK)

Many simple games can be devised to help children practice learning multiplication facts. Five games are illustrated, and suggestions of ways in which the short activities can be developed into a whole lesson or series of lessons are presented. (PK)

Takes issue with those who advocate the use of calculators in mathematics education. Rebutts four specific ideas relative to the use of calculators in school mathematics and argues that calculators may not be appropriate in teaching mathematics. (PK)