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Sheffield, Linda Jensen – 2003
This book is a guide to the development of mathematical talent in students in grades K through 8. The first chapter is on developing mathematical promise and considers characteristics of students who are mathematically promising, the goals of mathematics instruction, how to find and/or create good problems, models for increasing the numbers and…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Algebra, Data Analysis, Elementary Education
Austin, Joe Dan, Ed. – 1991
This book provides applications for use in the secondary school mathematics curriculum by selecting related articles appearing in the "Mathematics Teacher" during the last 15 years. The articles are grouped into chapters that reflect the main secondary school mathematics courses and categorized by the highest level of mathematics needed…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculus, Enrichment Activities
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Schultz, James E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Discusses area models that can be used in grades three through nine, showing how the model generalizes from discrete situations involving the arithmetic of whole numbers to continuous situations involving decimals, fractions, percents, probability, algebra, and more advanced mathematics. (14 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Area, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
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Tunis, Harry B., Ed. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Describes three activities to teach mathematical concepts involving probabilities related to outcomes using "Sicherman" and other dice; geometric representations of algebraic identities; and the volume of a cone. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Enrichment Activities, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities
Pagni, David, Ed. – 1991
The National Science Foundation funded Calculators and Mathematics Project, Los Angeles (CAMP-LA) developed curriculum materials focused solely on the use of calculators. The project was developed in three stages. The first stage studied the mathematics curriculums from different states and identified topics that are not included but should be if…
Descriptors: Addition, Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculators
Pagni, David, Ed. – 1991
The Calculators and Mathematics Project, Los Angeles (CAMP-LA), funded by the National Science Foundation for developing use of technology in the classroom, developed curriculum materials focused solely on the use of calculators. The project was developed in three stages. The first stage studied the mathematics curriculums from different states…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculators, Classroom Techniques
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Pagni, David, Ed. – 1991
The National Science Foundation funded Calculators and Mathematics Project, Los Angeles (CAMP-LA) developed curriculum materials focused solely on the use of calculators. The project was developed in three stages. The first stage studied the mathematics curriculums from different states and identified topics that are not included but should be if…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculators, Classroom Techniques