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| Mathematics in School | 9 |
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| De Villiers, Michael D. | 1 |
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| Higgo, J. R. | 1 |
| Ruthven, Kenneth | 1 |
| Sawyer, W. W. | 1 |
| Vincent, Peter | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 9 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 9 |
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Peer reviewedMathematics in School, 1982
Dialog from a filmed lesson that uses graphing to explain positive and negative numbers is presented. The material highlights the responses of children. The work was also presented to a class of low, mixed-ability pupils since the filming, and the work of two pupils from this group is noted. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Graphs, Interviews, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedHiggo, J. R. – Mathematics in School, 1984
Demonstrates how microcomputers can be used in teaching differential calculus, iteration, integral calculus, graphs, and statistics. Several ideas for putting this information into practice are outlined. Sample computer programs are included for the discussions on differential calculus, integral calculus, and iteration. (JN)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Graphs
Peer reviewedSawyer, W. W. – Mathematics in School, 1990
Presents examples of line and curve graphs. Suggests some ways of using graphs to increase student learning. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Equations (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedRuthven, Kenneth – Mathematics in School, 1989
Describes a variety of activities to develop ideas of pattern, mapping, and graphing for high-level high school mathematics classes. Provides problems and their answers with screen displays for the Casio graphic calculators. (YP)
Descriptors: Functions (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators, Graphs, Mathematical Formulas
Peer reviewedFleet, Tony – Mathematics in School, 1989
Considers definitions of quantiles. Describes median and quartiles. Compares the usefulness of 3 different definitions of quartile using a computer program to simulate 500 quantiles on a sample of a fixed size. Five references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Definitions
Peer reviewedDe Villiers, Michael D. – Mathematics in School, 1988
Describes the use of step-functions in modelling instruction. Classifies modelling into three categories: direct, analogical, and creative application. Provides and discusses modelling postal rates and other problems as examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedVincent, Peter – Mathematics in School, 1981
Student exploration at a secondary school level of fraction relationships using special graphs is described. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedBlackett, Norman – Mathematics in School, 1989
Discusses a way to help children retain the desire to understand mathematical ideas and to carry out routine procedures. Describes a method using computers to teach linear equations and calculus. Eight references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Equations (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedMathematics in School, 1981
The need for development of a curriculum that provides vertical links between earlier and later work and horizontal links with other topics in mathematics and other subjects is promoted. Much of the material describes explorations of circles and cones suitable for many levels. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Graphs
