MTMS: January 2006, Volume 11, Issue 5

	Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School January 2006, Volume 11, Issue 5
	Articles

	How Does Your Doughnut Measure Up? Paula Maida and Michael Maida
	An "Arithmetic" Thinker Tackles Algebra Alayne C. Armstrong
	Using Creative Writing and Literature in Mathematics Classes Cara M. Halpern and Pamela A. Halpern
	Keeping It Real: The Rationale for Using Manipulatives in the Middle Grades Dana M. Freer Weiss

	Departments For Teachers
	Call for Manuscripts for the 2007 Focus Issue: Teaching Mathematics through the Arts in the Middle Grades
	Write for the MTMS Journal
	The Thinking of Students: Bushel Problem Gladis Kersaint
	Math Roots: Serving Up Sierpinski! Thomasenia Lott Adams and Fatma Aslan-Tutak
	Window on Resources: Computer Materials; Books; Products

	Departments For Students
	Solve It!: Cookies Gladis Kersaint
	December 2005/January 2006 Menu of Problems David Rock
	Cartoon Corner: Cat Naps; Jumping Rope Tiffani Vinson, Mary Lou Beasley and Andy Reeves