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How Common Is the Common Core?
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Thomas, Amande; Edson, Alden J. – Mathematics Teacher, 2014
Since the introduction of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) in 2010, stakeholders in adopting states have engaged in a variety of activities to understand CCSSM standards and transition from previous state standards. These efforts include research, professional development, assessment and modification of curriculum resources,…
Descriptors: State Standards, Mathematics Education, Educational Principles, Educational Practices
The Spirit of Discovery: The Digital Roots of Integers
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Milou, Eric; Schiffman, Jay L. – Mathematics Teacher, 2007
In many mathematics classes, students are asked to learn via the discovery method, in the hope that the intrinsic beauty of mathematics becomes more accessible and that making conjectures, forming hypotheses, and analyzing patterns will help them compute fluently and solve problems creatively and resourcefully (NCTM 2000). The activity discussed…
Descriptors: Probability, Discovery Learning, Mathematics Instruction, Teacher Education
Counting Using License Plates and Phone Numbers: A Familiar Experience.
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Landauer, Edwin G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Using license plates and telephone numbers for teaching probability ideas involving counting rules is suggested. How each is useful is illustrated in some detail. (MNS)
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Probability
The Euler Phi-Function and a Problem of Chance
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Prielipp, Robert W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Number Concepts
The Case of the Missing Nines and How It Grew
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McDonald, Sam – Mathematics Teacher, 1973
Theorems concerning the probability of the appearance of certain digits in a numeral are stated and proved. (DT)
Descriptors: Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Number Concepts, Numbers
Coprimes and Randomness
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Gridgeman, N. T. – Mathematics Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Number Concepts
Pascal's Triangle and the Binomial Probability Distribution
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Killian, C. Rodney; Kepner, Henry S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Relationships between both the elements and the overall characteristics of Pascal's triangle are explored. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Number Concepts
Solution or Bused.
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Robertson, James W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1996
Suggests guided discovery techniques to help students find the rule by which an arrival sequence of consecutively numbered school buses is considered a "success," and presents arguments by Honsberger for a formula to calculate the number of successful patterns for a given number of buses. (SEW)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts
Snowfalls and Elephants, Pop Bottles and Pi.
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Boas, Ralph P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Record-breaking snowfalls are the starting point of a presentation that delves into many aspects of probability and interesting and unusual aspects of viewing independent, random phenomena. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts
The Probability of Winning in McDonald's Star Raiders Contest.
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Ridenhour, Jim R.; Woodward, Ernest – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
The probability of winning the contest was analyzed, with the mathematical solution and a computer simulation given. A flowchart and computer program are both included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Simulation, Flow Charts, Games
Game Theory: An Application of Probability.
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Rector, Robert E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Game theory is appropriate as a topic for an honors seminar for high school students. Matrices provide a model for analyzing certain situations involving conflict, and probability theory can be used to determine the best strategies for the players. Variations on the ancient game of morra are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Game Theory, Games, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment
Revisiting Some Counting Problems in Discrete Mathematics.
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Spence, Lawrence E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Presents three traditional problems from discrete mathematics with alternative solutions and discussion of those solutions. (PK)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications