An attempt to introduce subtraction of negative integers early in the secondary school curriculum is described. The attempt was not successful, and several aspects of the experiment are discussed. (SD)

Procedures for using a calculator to check addition and subtraction problems in bases less than 10 are described. (SD)

Addition and subtraction of integers can be approached through the use of chips of two colors. (SD)

Limited systematic instruction was provided for two third-grade classes on a calculator-assisted approach to solving selected types of simple open addition and subtraction sentences involving three-place whole-number addends, moving from a Guess-and-Test procedure to more direct and efficient sentential transformations. Pupils exhibited a…

This curriculum guide for grades K-6 is the first volume of a two-part series. It is meant to provide an ordered sequence of mathematical concepts from which teachers may organize an arithmetic program allowing for individual student progress with the greatest amount of individual attention. Each topic is arranged into levels based on the topic's…

The Minnesota School Mathematics and Science Teaching (MINNEMAST) Project is characterized by its emphasis on the coordination of mathematics and science in the elementary school curriculum. Units are planned to provide children with activities in which they learn various concepts from both subject areas. Each subject is used to support and…