The Elementary Mathematician Vol 2 Num 1 Winter 1988

The Elementary Mathematician, COMAP's award-winning K-6 newsletter is available for the first time in electronic format. Each issue contains a collection of K-6 mathematic lessons that are fun to teach and exciting to learn.

Each issue contains a Pull-Out section which includes thematic lessons based on the national census, wildlife, other cultures, technology, and provides a practical way to bring the concepts and pedagogy of the NCTM Standards into your classroom.

Table of Contents:

Editorial: Sweet Smell of Success

Countdown: Fermat Squares: Real Mathematics in the Elementary Grades

Estimation Skills and Strategies: Peas and Particles: A Flash From the Past

Pullout Section: Calculator Activities

Project News: Logo and Classification of Geometrical Figures

Children's Perspective on Mathematics: Comapring Fractions: Using Missing Pieces