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Fitzkee, Thomas L. – 2001
This paper consists of a learning unit for college algebra in which the problem presents three different payment plans for a tuition plan to pay for college expenses. The details of each payment plan are presented, each followed by several exercises so that comparisons of the results can be made across payment plans. (MM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Higher Education, Interest (Finance), Mathematics Activities
Balka, Don S.; Wiles, Clyde A. – 1985
The 1985 Indiana Mathematics Contest included tests in Algebra (First Course), Geometry, Algebra (Second Course), and Comprehensive. Test-writing responsibilities were delegated to mathematics and mathematics education faculties at four state universities, with the mathematical content based on course objectives in the state guidelines. Fourteen…
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometry, High Achievement, Mathematical Enrichment
Rosnick, Peter – 1982
This paper proposes an hypothsis describing how some college students incorrectly view semantically laden letters and provides both clinical and written data that supports that hypothesis. Several word problems were given to nine college math students. These students were then interviewed as they attempted to solve these problems. In addition to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, College Mathematics, Higher Education
Balka, Don S.; And Others – 1984
The second Indiana Mathematics Contest included tests in Algebra (First Course), Geometry, Algebra (Second Course), and Comprehensive. Test-writing responsibilities were delegated to mathematics and mathematics education faculties at four state universities, with the mathematical content based on course objectives in the state guidelines. Fourteen…
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometry, High Achievement, Mathematical Enrichment
Bankhead, Mike – 1997
The high levels of anxiety, apprehension, and apathy of students in college algebra courses caused the instructor to create and test a variety of math teaching techniques designed to boost student confidence and enthusiasm in the subject. Overall, this proposal covers several different techniques, which have been evaluated by both students and the…
Descriptors: Algebra, Higher Education, Learning Motivation, Learning Strategies
McCoy, Leah P. – 1989
Results of empirical research relating computer programming instruction and understanding of the concept of mathematical variables is unclear. While some studies have found a positive relationship, others have reported nonsignificant results. The purpose of this study was to investigate high school students' (n=36) understanding of the concept of…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1987
This is the final test for students in the twelfth-grade course Mathematics 30, offered in schools in Alberta, Canada. Intended for administration in January 1987, it is available in both English and French. It contains 52 multiple-choice questions and 3 written-response problems, with 2.5 hours allowed for completion. Approved calculators may be…
Descriptors: Algebra, Foreign Countries, Grade 12, Mathematics Achievement
Dass, Jane; Pine, Charles – 1981
The New Jersey College Basic Skills Placement Test (NJCBSPT) is designed to measure certain basic language and mathematics skills of students entering New Jersey colleges. The primary purpose of the two mathematics sections is to determine whether students are prepared to begin certain college-level work without a handicap in computation or…
Descriptors: Algebra, Basic Skills, College Freshmen, Computation
Straw, Carolyn L. – 1989
A computer program was developed to increase GED test candidate's level of test taking skills, knowledge of algebra and geometry, and self-confidence for the GED Mathematics Test. The computer program was developed and written, then implementation was administered by three teachers in a GED study center. Two math scores were used to determine the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1988
This is the final test for students in the twelfth grade course Mathematics 30, offered in schools in Alberta, Canada. Intended for administration in 1988, it is available in both English and French. It contains 52 multiple-choice questions and 3 written-response problems, with 2.5 hours allowed for completion. Approved calculators may be used.…
Descriptors: Algebra, Foreign Countries, Grade 12, High Schools

Bagley, Theresa; Gallenberger, Catarina – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Clarifies the benefits of having students write about their understanding and dispositions toward mathematics. Discusses ways to manage journal writing and incorporate it into existing classes. Suggests 19 assignments students can respond to in their journals. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Attitude Measures, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education

Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Presented are two ideas to improve instruction. The first celebrates the Christmas birthday of Isaac Newton with an essay assignment related to Newton and a party. The second suggests a more appropriate moment to introduce the technique of completing the square to promote greater flexibility in factoring problems. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Enrichment Activities, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Ruderman, Harry D., Ed. – 1987
Each year the New York State Mathematics League (NYSML) and the Atlantic Region Mathematics League (ARML) hold mathematics competitions for secondary school students. This document contains the questions used from 1973 to 1985, and the ARML questions used from 1976 to 1985. For each competition listed the book provides: (1) power questions; (2)…
Descriptors: Algebra, Competition, Geometry, Group Activities

Tall, David; Thomas, Michael – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1991
Presents computer approach formulated within a framework of versatile thinking designed to overcome obstacles to understanding algebra. Results from related studies comparing the computer and traditional approaches taught to 11, 12, and 13 year olds showed that the computer approach significantly improved the understanding of higher order concepts…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Dissonance, Cognitive Processes
Greenberg, Redge L. – 1991
To better understand the effect of student background, work load, and attitudes on performance in intermediate algebra, a study was conducted in summer 1990 among students at a central Texas community college using pre- and post-course questionnaires completed by 124 of 157 students in 8 sections of intermediate algebra. Respondents were…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Algebra, Cognitive Style, Community Colleges
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