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Whiteley, Walter J.; Mamolo, Ami – Mathematics Teacher, 2012
A well-known optimization problem is the Popcorn Box investigation, which involves a movie theater snack container. The problem has been tailored for classroom investigations by the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education. The exploration was designed for students in grades 9 through 12. A common strategy proposed for algebra students is to…
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction
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Hitt, Fernando; Morasse, Christian – Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 2009
Introduction: In this document we stress the importance of developing in children a structure for advanced numerical-algebraic thinking that can provide an element of control when solving mathematical situations. We analyze pupils' conceptions that induce errors in algebra due to a lack of control in connection with their numerical thinking. We…
Descriptors: Manipulative Materials, Grade 9, Mathematical Concepts, Methods