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Sharron, Sidney, Ed.; Reys, Robert E., Ed. – 1979
Presented are twenty essays related to applications in school mathematics and aimed at the classroom teacher. The essays use numerous examples and illustrations that provide the teacher with something tangible for immediate use. Four thematic areas are addressed: (1) What are applications?; (2) Why include applications in school mathematics?; (3)…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
Green, Michael – 2003
This book is designed to help adults gain the range of math skills they need to succeed in life and work and on standardized tests, including the GED. It is expected to help students overcome math anxiety, discover math as interesting and purposeful, and develop good number sense. Lessons are organized around four strands: (1) skill lessons that…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Curriculum Design, General Mathematics, Learning Strategies
Exner, Robert; And Others – 1974
This volume, a part of the Elements of Mathematics Program (EM), provides the student with an experience in developing a mathematical model for a "real-life" situation. After discussing the process of mathematization by reference to geometry, and presenting a flow-chart diagram describing the relationship of mathematical models to real…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Experimental Curriculum, Individualized Instruction, Mathematical Applications
Whimbey, Arthur; Lochhead, Jack – 1999
This book shows students how to increase their power to analyze problems and comprehend what they read. First it outlines and illustrates methods that good problem solvers use in attacking complex ideas, then it provides practice in applying these methods to a variety of comprehension and reasoning questions. The "Whimbey Method" of teaching…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Standards, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Applications
Landa, L. N. – 1974
An introduction to the theory of algorithms reviews the theoretical issues of teaching algorithms, the logical and psychological problems of devising algorithms of identification, and the selection of efficient algorithms; and then relates all of these to the classroom teaching process. It also descirbes some major research on the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Experimental Teaching, Learning Processes
Frechette, Ellen Carley – 2003
This book is designed to help adults gain the range of math skills they need to succeed in life and work and on standardized tests including the GED. It is expected to help students overcome math anxiety, discover math as interesting and purposeful, and develop good number sense. Lessons are organized around four strands: (1) skill lessons…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Arithmetic, Curriculum Design, Fractions
Bley, Nancy S.; Thornton, Carol A. – 1995
This book explores teaching techniques and adaptations that have proven effective in teaching mathematics concepts and skills to students with learning disabilities, with a focus on reasoning methods rather than algorithmic calculation. Emphasis is placed on topics that potentially can or commonly do cause the most difficulty for students with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Whimbey, Arthur; Lochhead, Jack – 1986
This book shows how to increase one's power to analyze and comprehend problems. First, it outlines and illustrates the methods that good problem solvers use in attacking complex ideas. Then it gives some practice in applying these methods to a variety of questions in comprehension and reasoning. Chapters include: (1) "Test Your Mind--See How…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Mathematical Applications, Problem Sets
McNamara, Timothy J. – Corwin Press, 2006
Helping teachers envision how math standards can be integrated into the secondary classroom, this book presents engaging activities and ready-to-use lessons aligned with NCTM content and process standards. This user-friendly book by mathematics educator Timothy J. McNamara is filled with a generous collection of lessons for each of the ten NCTM…
Descriptors: Probability, Elementary Secondary Education, Data Analysis, Graphing Calculators
Tobias, Sheila – 1987
This book, written primarily for college students who feel uncomfortable with mathematics, attempts to provide its readers with new ways of thinking about mathematics, reading mathematics, studying mathematics, talking the language of mathematics and appreciating the power of using mathematics. Chapter 1 deals directly with the problem of math…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, Content Area Reading
Austin, Joe Dan, Ed. – 1991
This book provides applications for use in the secondary school mathematics curriculum by selecting related articles appearing in the "Mathematics Teacher" during the last 15 years. The articles are grouped into chapters that reflect the main secondary school mathematics courses and categorized by the highest level of mathematics needed…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculus, Enrichment Activities
Hansen, Viggo P., Ed.; Zweng, Marilyn J., Ed. – 1984
The role of computers (especially microcomputers) in the mathematics curriculum and suggestions for using them in mathematics instruction are discussed in this yearbook. The 27 articles are presented under five headings. Part 1, Issues, includes articles on comprehensive instructional computing, possible new curricula, and a syllabus for a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Development