"Primary Mathematics" is a magazine for primary grades teachers. It contains activities which can be used, or adapted for use, with children over a wide ability range. It also contains articles on the teaching and learning of mathematics. The material in this book was selected from 18 issues of "Primary Mathematics" published during the period from 1980-85. Questions from the annual Primary Mathematics Competition have been used to fill up gaps in the text. Topics include numbers, pattern recognition, arithmetic, line symmetry, magic squares, map skills, multiplication, problem solving, hexagons, division, binary numbers, field trips, remainders, tessellations, decision making, tangrams, place value, factors, and shapes. (KR)