To counter the traditional inequitable mathematics experiences for elementary school girls, Indiana State University created an annual Mathematics Day with Girls Scouts. Girls ages six to seven years participate in various fun mathematical activities, rotating through mathematics learning stations developed by preservice elementary mathematics…

One of five articles in the second section, "Deepening Relationships through PDS Brings Change in Practice," this article describes a collaborative research project between a middle school mathematics teacher and a university mathematics professor. (SM)

Four means of assessing student learning that are used more and more frequently in mathematics classrooms include group and individual problem-solving exams, group projects, written reflections, and self-assessment. The article describes the use of the four elements in one mathematics content course for elementary education majors. (SM)

Children's literature can provide a context in which young children can explore mathematical concepts in a meaningful way. This article highlights how young students in first-grade classrooms used stories about their families and pets to create and solve mathematical problems in a motivating, meaningful way. (SM)