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Hampton, Homer F. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The introduction of prime numbers in the intermediate grades should be handled with care or the concept will appear arbitrary, artificial, and unreal to the pupils. The approach suggested here is in the form of a game-like activity. A knowledge of multiplication and factors is a prerequisite. (BB)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
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Davis, Edward J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
A case is made for having two teachers work with each basic or remedial science or mathematics class; administrative arrangements are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Low Achievement, Mathematics Education
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Catanzano, Robert – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
The rationale for teaching different number bases is discussed, and an approach for teaching the base 4 system is suggested. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education
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Brumbaugh, Douglas K.; Hynes, Michael C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
A worksheet is provided for helping students compute the distance a stewardess walks while serving meals to passengers. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
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Todd, Robert M.; Teates, Thomas G., Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1977
The distinction between mass and weight is discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education
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Maile, Robert A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1977
A mathematics laboratory approach used with hearing-impaired junior high youngsters is described and discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
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Hendrickson, Dean – School Science and Mathematics, 1977
Directions are given for an activity in which students are introduced to infinite geometric series. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Instruction, Instructional Materials