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Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2019
This is a companion piece to "Professional Learning Community: Improving Mathematical Problem Solving for Students in Grades 4 through 8. Facilitator's Guide. REL 2019-002" (ED595201). It contains handouts to accompany each of the sessions included in the facilitator's guide.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Communities of Practice, Grade 4

Science Activities, 1996
The goal of this activity is to solve problems encountered when preparing food for space flight. Includes student worksheets. (MKR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Food, Foods Instruction, Problem Solving
Molek, Carol – 1990
This publication contains self-esteem exercises and a learning disabilities (LD) curriculum for students with LD in adult basic education programs. The 37 student exercises are designed to build the self-esteem of students with LD. They include self-evaluations, profiles, and checklists. Topics covered are success, decision making, problem…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum, Curriculum Guides
Utah State Office of Education, Salt Lake City. Adult Education and Community Service Section. – 1982
These materials were developed in response to the Utah State Board of Education's new high school graduation requirements, particularly as they relate to the identification, teaching, and assessment of certain basic functional competencies. The document has been compiled as a guide and aid to mathematics teachers. Thirty competencies have been…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Computation

Gibson, Edwin C.; Gibson, Jane B. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
A Norman window consists of a semi-circular section mounted surmounting a rectangular section. Modifications to a simple problem are presented that assume parts of the window are made with stained glass. The goal is to maximize the level of light transmission with a fixed perimeter. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instruction
Marinelli, Diane, Ed. – 1979
This packet contains four Competency-Based Adult Education/English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons in the health content area designed for beginning level students. Each lesson revolves around one central character who, in the course of the four lessons, successfully performs four life-coping skills: (1) calling for a doctor's appointment, (2)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Bilingual Education, Communicative Competence (Languages)

Krause, Eugene F. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
A class of seldom-seen real-world applications of high school mathematics is described. The problems considered are viewed as more substantial than ordinary word problems and thus are thought to require a greater commitment of time and energy. Suggestions for student extensions of the project are made. (MP)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Graphs, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Fox, Kevin – 1979
This document is designed to aid students who wish to comprehend the algebraic problem-solving process for mixture problems. The instruction set was designed to be low stress, patiently delivered, and easy to follow. It was set up to be accompanied by a 25-minute audio cassette tape. The content of this document and the tape is directed to the…
Descriptors: Algebra, Answer Keys, Evaluation, Individualized Instruction

Channell, Dwayne E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
This activity consists of two problem situations, each illustrating how a computer can be used as a tool to assist students in solving mathematical problems. In one, numerous calculations are performed by the computer; the second uses a Monte Carlo model to simulate a physical action. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement
Stevens, Lawrence A. – 1984
Resources that will help secondary students become more effective problem solvers are provided. The book describes techniques or tools and an overall strategy for solving problems. Throughout the book there are exercises that enable the student to practice the techniques. The first chapter provides an overview of the problem solving process.…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts
Bader, Morris – 1976
Presented are the teacher's guide and student manual for one of a series of self-instructional, computer-based learning modules for an introductory, undergraduate chemistry course. The student module for this solution concentration unit includes objectives, prerequisites, pretest, discussion, and 20 problem sets. Included in the teacher's guide…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs
Williams, Robert C. – 1976
Presented are the teacher's guide and student manual for one of a series of self-instructional, computer-based learning modules for an introductory, undergraduate chemistry course. The student manual for this unit on the concept of the mole includes objectives, prerequisites, discussion, problem exercises, and 20 problem sets. Included in the…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs

Wagner-Pine, Linda; Keith, Donna Graham – School Science and Mathematics, 1994
Presents an integrated math/science activity that shows students the differences among the three types of volcanoes using observation, classification, graphing, sorting, problem solving, measurement, averages, pattern relationships, calculators, computers, and research skills. Includes reproducible student worksheet. Lists 13 teacher resources.…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Integrated Activities, Intermediate Grades, Mathematics Education
Roberts, Jason – National Geographic Society (NJ3), 2006
This book is part of the "Windows on Literacy: Language, Literacy & Vocabulary" program and shows students ways to solve problems, including drawing a picture and using a calculator. The suggested grade range is K-3; the guided reading level is N-P; the basal results level is Grade 2-Grade 3; and the Windows on Literacy Stage is Fluent Plus…
Descriptors: Literacy, Problem Solving, Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics
Moursund, David – 1987
The first chapter of this text for an independent study course on computers and problem solving provides an overview of computers in education which focuses on the three main instructional uses of computers in schools--learning about computers, the computer-as-tool, and computer-assisted instruction. Using a workshop format, chapter 2 discusses…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Curriculum Enrichment