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Roberti, Joseph V. – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
A method for sketching functions and finding slopes and roots rising synthetic division is illustrated. (MK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Division, Graphs, Mathematics Curriculum
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Cohen, Donald – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1984
The focus is on how line graphs can be used to approximate solutions to rate problems and to suggest equations that offer exact algebraic solutions to the problem. Four problems requiring progressively greater graphing sophistication are presented plus four exercises. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Graphs, Higher Education
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Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Included in this department are brief articles on generating primitive Pythagorean triples with a computer program; using pictographs or pictures on graph paper to teach general graphing concepts; a method for factoring trinomials; and summing the harmonic series. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Programs, Graphs, Learning Activities
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Waits, Bert K,; Schultz, James E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
Four problems are presented and solutions using a calculator are illustrated. (MK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computation, Graphs
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Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Included in this section are brief articles on making up a story to explain a graph, the inverse of a function of a single variable, and exotic horse-race wagering and combinatorics. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Learning Activities
Crawford, Glenda – 1972
The fourth in a series of six guidebooks on minimum course content for second-year algebra, this booklet covers linear and quadratic relations, absolute value, graphing complex numbers, determinants and matrices, graphing quadratic relations, and solving systems of linear and quadratic equations. Overall course goals are specified, a course…
Descriptors: Algebra, Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum, Graphs
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Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Practical tips on the teaching of subtraction, addition and subtraction of fractions, and finding the vertex of a parabola are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Addition, Algebra, Discovery Learning, Fractions
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Mathematics Teacher, 1984
This section includes brief articles on holding a 'metric review show,' the 'normal' approach to graphing, graphing polynomials by using the powers of the factors, and some sum derivations. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Mathematical Enrichment
DeSoto Parish School Board, Mansfield, LA. – 1971
The primary aim of this guide is to aid teachers in planning and preparing a senior high school mathematics course for students preparing for college work. It is divided into separate one-semester courses of seven chapters each. The first-semester course consists of a traditional approach to the introduction of trigonometry and trigonometric…
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum Guides, Geometric Concepts, Graphs
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Lerner, Bao-Ting; Crawford, Carol G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
The advanced study program sponsored by the U.S. Naval Academy for the Anne Arundel Public Schools is described. Graphs, Games, and Puzzles and Strange Algebras are two of the courses presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Advanced Courses, Algebra, Games