NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Descriptor
Algebra1
Enrichment Activities1
Learning Activities1
Mathematics Education1
Mathematics Instruction1
Mathematics Skills1
Polynomials1
Secondary Education1
Secondary School Mathematics1
Teaching Methods1
Writing Across the Curriculum1
More ▼
Source
Mathematics Teacher1
Author
Publication Type
Guides - Classroom - Teacher1
Journal Articles1
Tests/Questionnaires1
Education Level
Audience
Practitioners1
Teachers1
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing one result Save | Export
Sharing Teaching Ideas.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
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