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Wheeler, Ann; Champion, Joe – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2016
Students are faced with many transitions in their middle school mathematics classes. To build knowledge, skills, and confidence in the key areas of algebra and geometry, students often need to practice using numbers and polygons in a variety of contexts. Teachers also want students to explore ideas from probability and statistics. Teachers know…
Descriptors: Probability, Middle School Students, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
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Gerstenschlager, Natasha E.; Strayer, Jeremy F. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2019
Teachers often use number talks at the beginning of class to hear the ways that students understand mathematical topics so that they can base future instruction on student thinking. Students who engage in number talks become accustomed to thinking about mathematics in multiple ways, sharing their thoughts and critiquing the thoughts of others. The…
Descriptors: Numbers, Statistics, Probability, Mathematics Instruction
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Daymude, Kathy – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2002
Describes an activity in which students investigate patterns and discrete mathematics found in telephone numbers. (YDS)
Descriptors: Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools, Numbers
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Quinn, Robert J. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2000
Describes a lesson plan in which students apply their mathematical intuition to determine win-loss possibilities of teams in a sports league and develop a formula for calculating the magic number for clinching first place. (YDS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Baseball, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Activities
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Wanko, Jeffrey J. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2005
This article details an exploration of exponential decay and growth relationships using M&M's and dice. Students collect data for mathematical models and use graphing calculators to make sense of the general form of the exponential functions. (Contains 10 figures and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Graphing Calculators, Mathematical Models, Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum
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Preston, Ron; Thompson, Tony – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2004
This article discusses the importance of measurement in providing a foundation for mathematical study and how measurement can be integrated with other mathematical strands. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Measurement Techniques, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction