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Payne, Joseph N., Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Four worksheets and teaching suggestions are presented, with the focus on mental computation for levels 2-3; factors, levels 3-4; and nonroutine problems, levels 5-6 and 7-8. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
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Smith, Susan M. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Activities geared to reinforcing the skills involved in solving linear equations are given. The material is prepared on worksheets designed for duplication. Student use of calculators is suggested, and the material can aid in promoting mental computation and estimation. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Decimal Fractions, Instructional Materials
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Bazik, Edna F.; Tucker, Benny F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
The material is designed for pupil practice in: (1) associating numerals with sets of objects and finding sums of two or three numbers; (2) subtracting, one- and two-digit numbers with some regrouping; (3) mental computation using the basic operations; and (4) using combinations of basic operations with whole numbers and decimals. (MP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Drills (Practice), Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Suydam, Marilyn N., Ed. – 1983
These two bulletins were developed for the Calculator Information Center. "Motivating Activities for Low (and Higher) Achievers," prepared by Don Miller, presents activities that suggest ways in which a calculator can be used to help reinforce or develop certain mathematical ideas. Included are sections with activities for numeration,…
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Hegner, David – 1991
This combined teacher/student instructional manual is part of a life skills curriculum which focuses on development of practical skills to improve employment success of high school students with mild mental retardation. An introductory section describes the program. The program's focus is on group and individual instruction in such areas as taxes,…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Curriculum, Daily Living Skills, Field Trips
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Kurland, Theodore E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Presented is a method of teaching adding and subtracting as an interrelated series of patterns using a number line. Examples of the use of this method as well as the materials necessary are discussed. Applications of the method to multiplication and division are given. (CW)
Descriptors: Addition, Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Education
CEMREL, Inc., St. Louis, MO. – 1979
This material describes two games, Minicomputer Tug-of-War and Minicomputer Golf. The Papy Minicomputer derives its name from George Papy, who invented and introduced it in the 1950's. The Minicomputer is seen as an abacus with the flavor of a computer in its schematic representation of numbers. Its manner of representation combines decimal…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Estimation (Mathematics)
Pattison, Sylvia J.; Griffiths, Richard W. – 1973
This book is designed as a report and an in-service tool for teachers of grades K-6. It is built around the idea that the standard textbook treatment of metric measurement gives rise to many misconceptions among primary grade children. This report is a record of the development of alternative methods for introducing measuring activities to…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Bove, Francis – 2003
This basic math skills teaching and learning guide contains practical advice and resources for British vocational teachers who have little formal mathematics education training and for beginning teachers. The document has five sections on these topics dealing with numeracy instruction: (1) overview of the basic skill and its application to other…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Adult Educators, Adult Students