Exploring the numerical nature of quadratic equations is the focus of this article. Small solutions, the general case, and a detailed analysis are each presented. (MNS)

A "lab method" for solving quadratic equations is presented. Suggestions for applying the method in the classroom are given. (MK)

Mental skills developed through the study of mathematics are identified, and ways in which this information can shape the role of teachers of algebra are suggested. (MNS)

A method used by the ancient Babylonians to solve quadratic equations is presented. Illustrations are included from one Babylonian tablet. (MNS)

A method for sketching functions and finding slopes and roots rising synthetic division is illustrated. (MK)

A generalized method of synthetic division where the divisor polynomial may be of any degree equal to or larger than 1, and the dividend polynomial may be of equal or larger degree than the divisor polynomial and a generalization of the familiar remainder theorem, are presented. (Author/MK)

A process for eliminating the xy term in a quadratic equation in two variables is presented. The author feels this process will be within the reach of more high school students than more commonly used methods. (MK)

This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. It does not assume they have acquired a background of elementary functions. This teacher's guide contains background information, suggested instructional procedures, and…

This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. This teacher's guide is for Part II of the course. It is designed to follow Part I of the text. The guide contains background information, suggested instructional…

The purpose of this project is to teach learning and understanding of mathematics at the ninth grade level through the use of science experiments. This part of the program contains significant amounts of material normally found in a beginning algebra class. The material should be found useful for classes in general mathematics as a preparation for…

This is a manual for teachers using SMSG high school programed text materials in algebra. The commentary is organized into four parts. The first part contains a discussion of ways to use this programed text. The second and main part consists of a chapter by chapter commentary on the text. The third part is a listing of topics keyed to a list of…

Methods for generating rational equations and some generalizations that can be used when writing classroom examples or test items are given. (MNS)

Approaches to teaching verbal problems that are interesting and useful are reviewed. Four basic difficulties in teaching problem solving are also covered. (MP)

This text provides a one-semester study of analytic geometry for secondary school students. It is designed for use at the 12th grade level. A deliberate effort was made to tie this text to previous SMSG texts; the usual language of sets, ordered pairs, number properties, etc. are included. This flavor is what distinguishes this book from others in…

The curriculum guide for Albegra 2 correlates algebraic concepts with career-oriented concepts and activities. The curriculum outline format gives the concepts to be taught, matched with related career-oriented performance objectives, concepts, and suggested instructional activities in facing page layouts. The suggested curriculum outline is…