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Kirshner, David, Ed. – 1994
This volume contains the full text of 2 plenary papers and 26 research reports. In addition, brief, usually one-page, reports are provided for 6 discussion groups, 10 technology focus groups, 7 symposiums, 7 oral presentations, and 17 position sessions. The two full plenary reports are: (1) "Problems of Reification: Representations and…
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Functions (Mathematics)

Shear, Jonathan – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
The study of trigonometric functions in terms of the unit circle offer an example of how students can learn algebraic relations and operations while using visually oriented thinking. Illustrations are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Creative Thinking, Functions (Mathematics)

Mathematics Teacher, 1984
To help students develop measurement skills using metric units, an activity on making a box is described, with a worksheet for students. A second article discusses graphing elementary functions with a real domain, while a third article describes computer-assisted practice in graphing sine and cosine functions. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs

Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents activities that utilize representations of the side, front, and top views of three-dimensional configurations of blocks to develop spatial-visualization skills and aspects of the concept of function. Provides worksheets of these open-ended investigations. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Functions (Mathematics)