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Peer reviewedRichbart, Lynn A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Several activities focusing on the number 1976 are presented. (SD)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment, Number Systems
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 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 reviewedCrow, Warren – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Experiential Learning, Instruction, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedLowey, Brian – Science Activities, 1978
Describes how the Phi number and the Fibonacci numbers are generated. Some activities to examine the existence of the Fibonacci series in nature and music are also presented. (HM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education
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 reviewedBidwell, James K. – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
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)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs, Inequalities
Peer reviewedRogers, Barbara Dillard – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
The "basic fact bug" is a diagrammatic device for use in reinforcing addition or multiplication skills. It is self-checking. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedWebb, Leland F. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
Rational points in the plane were defined as points having both coordinated rational. Students solved several problems linking rational points with lines, circles, and other geometric figures. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometry, Graphs, Instruction
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
Peer reviewedDuncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Patterns emerging when two-digit numbers in various bases are operated on by squaring and summing the digits. (SD)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedVerbeke, Linda M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Several topics concerning numeration systems that are appropriate for small group projects are suggested. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
