Evaluates the National Numeracy Strategy (NNS) as a successful framework for promoting confidence and competence with numbers and measures, an understanding of the number system, a repertoire of computational skills, and the ability to solve number problems in a variety of school contexts. Suggests taking steps to change children's mathematical…

Describes number strips, arrow diagrams, and grids for number operations. Provides diagrams for the activity materials. (YP)

Describes a pattern which emerged from an examination of the digits of the squares of numbers. Provides eight examples having the pattern at the units or tens digit of the number. (YP)

Discusses a number series made from the multiplication of numbers to digits. Presents a number series for diverse multiplication numbers. (YP)

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

The use of Cuisenaire rods to illustrate finite mathematical systems is presented. (CR)

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

Patterns and relationships found in the multiplication table of the numbers zero through nine are discussed as a means to helping students understand certain concepts. (MP)

Discusses mental computation and how and when it should be taught. Describes seven properties of mental algorithms. (YP)

In this study, Piagetian theory is extended to explore ways in which children construct their understanding of our notational system and place value. Eighty children aged 4 to 9 were asked to group objects, draw pictures of grouped quantities, write numerals to indicate amounts, and theorize about the relationship between their written numerals…

Activities involving set union and intersection, graphing solutions of open sentences, and negation are described. These activities afford students with opportunities for computational practice as well as instruction on equations and inequalities. (SD)

This volume was prepared by the School Mathematics Study Group (SMSG) to help elementary teachers develop a sufficient subject matter competence in the mathematics of the elementary school program. Background material for related SMSG materials for grades four through eight are included. Chapters in the book are: (1) What is Mathematics; (2)…

The "basic fact bug" is a diagrammatic device for use in reinforcing addition or multiplication skills. It is self-checking. (SD)

A mathematics teacher who avoided students' questions about zero, notes that children are able to interpret this concept and any system of numeration in a language that they have made up and can understand. (AM)

Describes a multicultural enrichment project for 4th graders that highlights number systems and computation algorithms of various cultures. Discusses student responses and reactions. (KHR)