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Hart, Eric W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Considered are what discrete mathematics includes, some parallels and differences between new math and discrete mathematics (listed in a table), and lessons to be learned. A list of references is included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum
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Stanic, George M. A.; McKillip, William D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
The use of developmental algorithms to develop skills is described. Children make the transition from using concrete materials to using a standard algorithm. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
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Katz, Victor J. – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1986
Some concrete examples of the use of historical materials in developing certain topics from precalculus and calculus are presented. Ideas which can be introduced with a reformulated curriculum are discussed in five areas: algorithms, combinatorics, logarithms, trigonometry, and mathematical models. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education
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Beattie, Ian D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Four procedures used by children for deriving answers to unknown subtraction facts are described. They are counting forward, counting backward, derivation, and bridging. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
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Givan, Betty; Karr, Rosemary – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
The author presents two examples of lattice multiplication followed by a computer algorithm to perform this multiplication. The algorithm is given in psuedocode but could easily be given in Pascal. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Hawkin, Wendy – Mathematics in School, 1988
Describes activities in a mathematics class for six-year-olds. The article makes several points, including: working independently is very absorbing; investigative work is as important as algorithms; and children working in groups can achieve more than even the brightest child working alone. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Sawyer, W. W. – Mathematics in School, 1988
The author advocates a return to "traditional" elementary algebra content. Several roles for algebra manipulation are identified, including making arithmetic more interesting and understandable and providing facility indispensable for both the technician and the mathematician. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Course Content
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Straker, Anita – Mathematics in School, 1986
The first aim in school might be to help children become more aware of the algorithmic processes they use; then, ensure that they can devise algorithms and define them. Many examples of how these aims can be met are given, including the use of calculators and computers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Computer Oriented Programs
Gentry, Darrell L.; Kennedy, Robert L. – 1988
After an introduction including a brief history of measurement, conversion of units within the customary system, within the metric system, and from customary to metric and vice versa are discussed. A fraction/multiplication system is introduced to teach correct alignment of units of measurement and to direct proper multiplication and division of…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions
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Flanders, Harley – College Mathematics Journal, 1987
Computing pi efficiently has been of great interest to mathematicians for centuries. This article presents an algorithm to solve this problem through skillful computer use. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Aieta, Joseph F. – College Mathematics Journal, 1987
This article illustrates how questions from elementary finance can serve as motivation for studying high order powers, roots, and exponential functions using Logo procedures. A second discussion addresses a relatively unknown algorithm for the trigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
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Rozema, Edward – College Mathematics Journal, 1988
The article discusses the use of computers to teacher college level mathematics. In particular, the Gaussian elimination procedure for solving a system of n linear equations in n unknowns, using a computer, is examined. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Talton, Carolyn F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
The author suggests that, through using the outlined question model and suggested classroom activities, elementary students will improve their abilities to analyze routine, one-step word problems and make a plan for the solution. It is further argued that the same algorithm can be applied to multistep problems by using specified questions. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Computation, Concept Formation
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Heukerott, Pamela Beth – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Describes origami, the oriental art of paper folding as an activity to teach upper elementary students concepts and skills in geometry involving polygons, angles, measurement, symmetry, and congruence. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Schoenfeld, Alan H.; Arcavi, Abraham – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
The concept of variable is central to mathematics teaching and learning in junior and senior high schools. Described is a structured reflexive exercise designed to reexamine the notion of variable and to rediscover its richness and multiplicity of meaning. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Equations (Mathematics), Functions (Mathematics)
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