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Direct linkCrawford, Heather; Wiest, Lynda – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2011
A perpetual dilemma of schooling is how to help students develop skills needed for everyday life, including the work world. Quantitative literacy, also called numeracy, involves an ability to apply essential mathematics skills to authentic or near-authentic tasks. Carefully planned classroom activities can help students develop these important…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Learning Activities, Numeracy, Mathematics Skills
Wiest, Lynda; Johnson, Shanna – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2005
Girls take as many mathematics courses as boys do in high school. However, they show lower achievement in mathematics and are less likely to pursue mathematics-related fields. Women's interest and participation in computer science fields is also a concern. Moreover, women in these occupations are more likely than men to use computers for clerical…
Descriptors: Role Models, Females, Mathematics Achievement, Teacher Role
Wiest, Lynda – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2005
Perimeter and area are important real-world concepts in their own right, and their relationship certainly is no less important. This relationship can be intuitively challenging for both children and adults. In this article, the author explores the relationship between perimeter and area with students from grades 4 to 6. The study of perimeter-area…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Algebra
Peer reviewedWiest, Lynda; Quinn, Robert – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2000
Describes an activity on probability to serve mathematics and science objectives while including the use of art in a game. (ASK)
Descriptors: Art, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
