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| Atkin, Ann M. | 1 |
| Bennett, Albert B., Jr. | 1 |
| Coxford, Arthur F. | 1 |
| Dean, Peter G. | 1 |
| Ellerbruch, Lawrence W. | 1 |
| Folsom, Mary | 1 |
| Musser, Gary L. | 1 |
| Niemann, Christopher E. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedNiemann, Christopher E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Children enjoy playing a game based on addition module seven. The system can be applied to questions concerning the days of a week. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
Peer reviewedAtkin, Ann M. – Mathematics in School, 1976
Number bases other than ten can be introduced effectively by presenting fictional civilizations which use them. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedBennett, Albert B., Jr.; Musser, Gary L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Addition and subtraction of integers can be approached through the use of chips of two colors. (SD)
Descriptors: Addition, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedDean, Peter G. – Mathematics in School, 1975
The system of International Standard Book Numbers uses a check code based on modular arithmetic. This system, the use of a simple machine to compute check digits, and related classroom activities are described. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedFolsom, Mary – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1975
Instruction on properties of whole numbers, the meanings of operations on whole numbers, symbolic representation and algorithms for completing these operations is discussed. Many activities appropriate to each of these topics, and suitable for primary school children, are presented. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedCoxford, Arthur F.; Ellerbruch, Lawrence W. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1975
A series of activities designed to help primary school children understand the meaning of the term "fraction," the symbolization, and equivalence of fractions are presented. Identification of units and pictorial representation are stressed, as is the uses of concrete materials. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
