What is the most neglected area of the elementary school mathematics curriculum? The answer, probably, is geometry. Too many people think of geometry as a formal structure, like the course they had in high school. As a result. they do not see its relevance to the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Activities that introduce children to geometric concepts provide experiences that help children develop and reinforce spatial perceptions.
Featuring an article on “how teachers can use the Arithmetic Teacher” might be construed as “bringing coals to Newcastle” because the Arithmetic Teacher is published for teachers. Nonetheless, we would like to offer our readers some suggestions to enhance an already valuable mathematics resource.
Does your teaching sometimes seem to be on “automatic”? As you carefully follow your textbook and curriculum guide, and your mathematics class moves along smoothly, albeit monotonously, do you somehow feel a need to change pace—to give your students a lift, some enthusiasm, some enjoyment? Then it's time to “change gears.”
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