by John H. Lettau (Author)
PRIMARY DIMENSION was written with one aim in mind, making the study of mathematics interesting, challenging and fun. The ideas and activities can be used to supplement any math program. PRIMARY DIMENSION covers: math puzzles, games, gimmicks, tricks, worksheets, patterns, solutions, shortcuts, problem solving activities plus more. During the many years of teaching, grades 1-8, the author started each new school year with this posted equation...PATTERNS+THINKING=MATH. Searching for patterns and thinking are the keys to learning mathematics fundamental. If you follow this equation you will be able to do anything in math. PRIMARY DIMENSION is all about patterns and thinking. In order to solve problems, puzzles and win games we must exercise our mental power, look for patterns and think logically. Everyone likes to work with puzzles and games...so be prepared to enjoy yourself as you progress through the pages of PRIMARY DIMENSION. The author has include a variety of games, activities and puzzles that can be used creatively at many primary grades. Be free to revise or modify to suit your own classroom program. BE CREATIVE Use PRIMARY DIMENSION to make classroom masters, transparencies and worksheets. Permission granted individual teachers to make copies for classroom use. All activities have been classroom tested at various grade levels. Also available at Amazon.com are 1st Dimension and 2nd Dimension both with 100 ideas. 1st & 2nd Dimensions are designed for grades 4-6.