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Country Data Project
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Kranendonk, Henry A. – Mathematics Teacher, 2006
The Country Data Project was developed for eighth-grade students of Milwaukee public schools to make them understand the importance of numbers by making them interpret the full descriptions of people of various countries by analyzing the numbers summarizing the population distribution of the respective country. The results prove that the project…
Descriptors: Population Distribution, Public Schools, Numbers, Mathematical Concepts
Understanding Algebraic Notation from the Students' Perspective.
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Kinzel, Margaret Tatem – Mathematics Teacher, 1999
Explores how students interpret algebraic notation and what teachers can do to support appropriate interpretations. Presents two research-based strategies and concludes that in the face of reform and technological advances, finding a definition for symbol sense takes on added significance. Contains 22 references. (ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education
The Volume of a Pyramid: Low-Tech and High-Tech Approaches.
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Albrecht, Masha – Mathematics Teacher, 2001
Explores useful ways of teaching the volume of pyramids using cubic blocks and spreadsheets. Presents a lesson plan with teaching suggestions. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Geometric Concepts, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Activities
Using Data-Collection Devices To Enhance Students' Understanding.
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Lapp, Douglas A.; Cyrus, Vivian Flora – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Examines four areas of difficulty with graphing and modeling, identifies confusions and misconceptions, and shows how these areas interact in the presence of data-collection devices. (KHR)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Graphs, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach