Presents teaching techniques and ideas to motivate remedial and developmental students by relating mathematical concepts to real-world applications. Provides eight mathematical problems to be solved and discussed. Offers problems on such global issues as pollution, hunger, and war. Suggests ways of enhancing class interest. Lists resources for…

This revised version of "Mathematics for Horticulture" was developed to meet the needs of educators faced with teaching a mathematics curriculum based on real-life applications. The manual includes a wide range of topics, some remedial in nature, but all very basic to success in the industry. The manual contains seven chapters that cover the…

Since the mid-1980's, computers in elementary and middle grade schools have functioned to a large extent as a medium for student practice in the skills and concepts of basic mathematics and logic. This report presents the results of a 2-year nationwide field experiment designed to provide credible evidence about the effects of using computers in…

The need for teachers to determine whether their students have the skills necessary to learn and to help their students develop missing skills is emphasized. It is felt that it is possible to teach both content and learning skills simultaneously without sacrificing content. This document offers informal, diagnostic testing devices that can be used…

The Integrated Occupation Mathematics 26 Program is an optional program designed to allow students in Alberta, Canada to meet the credit requirements of the Certificate of Achievement and facilitate transfer to the General High School Diploma Program. This Teacher Resource Manual is provided to assist classroom teachers to implement the…