One-minute tests of 10 to 12 combinations demonstrate a good rate of recall. Have the students practice memory techniques on other information, such as names or poetry. The same memory techniques apply to all kinds of memorization. Symbols Sometimes students do not remember what symbols mean. In concept development, it is customary to present the symbols which represent the concept.
Division has several different symbols.
It is important that students easily move from one symbol to another. The symbols of mathematics are a kind of shorthand to facilitate communication and computation. They are an important part of the language of mathematics. A glossary of symbols can be found on a later page. Problems in Measurement One of the most prevalent problems in measurement is an inadequate notion of the basic unit of measurement.