This Annual Measurable Objective (AMO) is designed to keep Florida moving forward toward national and international competitiveness. Florida will compare its National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores to those of the top five states and its Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Progress in International…

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) "Special Education at a Glance," which includes a copy of the "Guide to Planning and Assessing School-Based Special Education Programs," provides in a single document, information about the special education population at each Montgomery County public school, including enrollment,…

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) "Special Education at a Glance," which includes a copy of the "Guide to Planning and Assessing School-Based Special Education Programs," provides in a single document, information about the special education population at each Montgomery County (Maryland) public school, including…

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) "Special Education at a Glance," which includes a copy of the "Guide to Planning and Assessing School-Based Special Education Programs," provides in a single document, information about the special education population at each Montgomery County (Maryland) public school, including…

Two methods for solving matrix equations are discussed. Both operate entirely on a matrix level. (MNS)

Exploring the numerical nature of quadratic equations is the focus of this article. Small solutions, the general case, and a detailed analysis are each presented. (MNS)

A method used in teaching abstract algebra is described; it could be applied to other classes. Students play a more active part in their own education by helping to select, prepare, and present material to the class. (MNS)

Facts are given about the ninth-century Arab mathematician Al-Khwarizmi, from whose name the word algorithm is derived. His influence on algebra and arithmetic are discussed. (MNS)

A "lab method" for solving quadratic equations is presented. Suggestions for applying the method in the classroom are given. (MK)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) "Special Education at a Glance," which includes a copy of the "Guide to Planning and Assessing School-Based Special Education Programs," provides in a single document, information about the special education population at each Montgomery County (Maryland public school, including…

Mental skills developed through the study of mathematics are identified, and ways in which this information can shape the role of teachers of algebra are suggested. (MNS)

A method used by the ancient Babylonians to solve quadratic equations is presented. Illustrations are included from one Babylonian tablet. (MNS)

A method for sketching functions and finding slopes and roots rising synthetic division is illustrated. (MK)

A generalized method of synthetic division where the divisor polynomial may be of any degree equal to or larger than 1, and the dividend polynomial may be of equal or larger degree than the divisor polynomial and a generalization of the familiar remainder theorem, are presented. (Author/MK)

This basic guide to a complete secondary mathematics curriculum is designed to ensure that each student will be presented uniform mathematical concepts and principles, geared to his individual needs, abilities, and interests. The guide is not planned for use with a particular textbook; instead, it is to serve as a core around which each teacher…