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Eberhart, James G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1994
Presents alternative equation-solving procedures that emphasize an examination of the steps or operations necessary to perform a calculation, followed by the inversion of those steps. The approach is especially attractive to students with limited mathematical skills. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Equations (Mathematics), Learning Activities
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Weaver, J. F. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
Suggests and illustrates ways in which systematic consideration of selected unary operations can be facilitated by using electronic calculators. Emphasis is placed upon unary operations suitable for exploration and investigation at the pre-algebra level, using calculation algorithms as a basis for generating examples and non-examples to develop…
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Calculators, Computation
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Waters, William M., Jr.; Blakeway, Edward G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
A program in BASIC which decomposes fractions is provided. Activities related to student use of the program are listed. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Computers, Fractions
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Brumbaugh, Douglas K., Ed.; Hynes, Michael C., Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
A classroom photography activity is outlined that motivates learning of mathematical topics such as estimation, geometry, ratio, measurement, and algorithms. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Laboratories
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Thompson, John C., III – School Science and Mathematics, 1980
Results of this study, done with underachieving ninth graders, indicate that flow charting as a structure for basic skills instruction can be considered as effective as the traditional approach. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Flow Charts, Mathematics Curriculum
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Gfeller, Mary K.; Niess, Margaret L.; Lederman, Norman G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1999
Examines solutions presented by preservice teachers for solving graphical and numerical problems involving the arithmetic mean. Participants presented two methods: algorithmic computation and balancing deviations about the mean. A significant difference was found between science and mathematics preservice teachers in the use of balancing…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Preservice Teacher Education
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Vervoort, G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1977
Provides a metric area model which may be used to explain the square root algorithm. (CP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Educational Media, Instructional Materials
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Coulter, David – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
A study to investigate one of the mechanisms teachers may use to convince themselves incorrectly that students have learned science concepts requiring formal operational ability is presented. The investigation indicates instructors may actually teach and test for memorization of algorithms rather than understanding. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Chemistry, Educational Research, Learning Theories
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Chiosi, Lou – School Science and Mathematics, 1986
Provides a short list of integral triples for the design of problems employing unit fractions (so solutions will be positive integers). Also presents an algorithm whereby both primary and imprimitive sets of triples can be easily obtained and shows how to extend the algorithm to solve three-variate unit fraction equations. (JN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Equations (Mathematics), Fractions
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Bachelis, Gregory F.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1994
Presents cooperative computing activities in which each student plays the role of a switch or processor and acts out algorithms. Includes binary counting, finding the smallest card in a deck, sorting by selection and merging, adding and multiplying large numbers, and sieving for primes. (16 references) (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Class Activities, Computer Science Education, Computers
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Aslan, Farhad; Duck, Howard – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
P-adic or g-adic sets are sets of elements formed by linear combinations of powers of p, a prime number, or g, a counting number, where the coefficients are whole numbers less than p or g. Discusses exercises illustrating basic numerical operations for p-adic and g-adic sets. Provides BASIC computer programs to verify the solutions. (MDH)
Descriptors: Addition, Algebra, Algorithms, College Mathematics