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Sobel, Max A., Ed. – 1988
This collection of readings is primarily addressed to the teachers of the academically talented in mathematics. The readings touch upon a variety of topics, with a special focus on problem solving, applications and mathematical structure. The introductory article discusses the role of enrichment in teaching mathematics. The remaining four sections…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Clubs, Enrichment, Enrichment Activities
Swetz, Frank, Ed.; Hartzler, J. S., Ed. – 1991
Over the past 10 years, national conferences and committees investigating the state of American mathematics education have advocated an increased emphasis on problem solving and mathematical modeling situations in the secondary school curriculum. However, little effort has been made to prepare secondary school teachers to use mathematical modeling…
Descriptors: Algebra, Enrichment Activities, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedCarey, Deborah A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Discusses how children's literature can be used as a context to develop problem-solving tasks. Illustrates this idea by developing tasks to teach concepts related to multiplication through the context of "The Patchwork Quilt," a children's book by Valerie Flournoy. Suggests activity extensions to determine unit sizes, draw scale models,…
Descriptors: Area, Childrens Literature, Context Effect, Division
Peer reviewedMcIntosh, Margaret – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Integrating writing into the mathematics classroom is often met with resistance by teachers. Presented are ideas to help teachers implement four forms of writing appropriate for the mathematics class: (1) logbooks; (2) journals; (3) expository writing; and (4) creative writing. Specific examples and suggestions for classroom activities for each…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Expository Writing, Interdisciplinary Approach
Burns, Marilyn – Learning, 1983
The importance of including statistics and probability concepts in elementary mathematics instruction is discussed. Examples of student-centered classroom activities that introduce statistics are suggested, and six ideas central to statistics and probability are stated. (FG)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Needs, Educational Trends, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedOrman, Sheryl A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Describes mathematics backpacks containing four mathematics activities designed to (1) strengthen the home-school connection; (2) present open-ended activities that encourage discussion; and (3) engage students and parents in learning mathematical concepts. Provides a sample draft letter to the parents, example activities, guidelines for…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities, Graphs
Download full textPagni, David, Ed. – 1991
The National Science Foundation funded Calculators and Mathematics Project, Los Angeles (CAMP-LA) developed curriculum materials focused solely on the use of calculators. The project was developed in three stages. The first stage studied the mathematics curriculums from different states and identified topics that are not included but should be if…
Descriptors: Addition, Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculators
Schwartz, Richard H. – 1981
The document shows how teachers can use mathematics problems to teach fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students about critical global issues. The problems are arranged according to development topics. For each problem, the solution, reference source, and mathematical skills to be strengthened are given; global issues related to each problem are also…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Economic Development
