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Fielker, David S. – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
The process of investigating some of the properties of diagonals and other geometric concepts with a group of 11-year-old girls is presented. Possible changes that could have been made in the lesson are discussed, and examples of individual student work are provided. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
Evans, Patricia – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
Details of pupil exploration as to the largest number of sides that a polygon could have on a geoboard are presented. The problem is not seen as open-ended, but many different avenues of pursuit stem from it. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities
Friedlander, Alex; And Others – Mathematics Teaching, 1982
Several methods of numerical mappings other than the usual cartesian coordinate system are considered. Some examples using parallel axes representation, which are seen to lead to aesthetically pleasing or interesting configurations, are presented. Exercises with alternative representations can stimulate pupil imagination and exploration in…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Graphs
Jones, Chris – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
An example of a lesson involving calculators that focused on calculator use is given. An examination of the traditional algorithm by the students led to student-directed investigations. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
Hirst, Keith – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
Details of a class exploration of graphs that drew upon knowledge about the behavior of particular kinds of functions and applied them in a new context are provided. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
Fielker, David S. – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
The problem of finding the maximum number of right angles a polygon can have, given the number of sides, is discussed in detail. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematical Enrichment
Kent, David – Mathematics Teaching, 1980
Aspects of the instruction of trigonometry in secondary school mathematics are reviewed. Portions of this document cover basic introductions, a student-developed theorem, the cosine rule, inverse functions, and a sample outdoor activity. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Hartz, Viggo – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
Allowing students to use a polystyrene cutter to fashion their own three-dimensional models is suggested as a means of allowing individuals to experience problems and develop ideas related to solid geometry. A list of ideas that can lead to mathematical discovery is provided. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts
Hedger, Keith – Mathematics Teaching, 1980
A lesson for secondary mathematics pupils on prime numbers designed to capture student interest is presented. The emphasis is on developing lessons that act as motivating forces in the classroom. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction
