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M=C+P: Some Thoughts on Attainment in Mathematics.
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Watson, F. R. – Mathematics in School, 1978
Conjecture and proof, as opposed to numerical calculation, are presented as being the primary focus for teaching mathematics. (MP)
Descriptors: Achievement, Computation, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning
Using Tables to Teach Mathematics.
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Keller, Clifton – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
The construction of tables of numbers is discussed as a learning activity that involves work in such things as reciprocals, calculators, formulas, patterns, discovery, prime numbers, and other types of numbers. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Charts, Computation, Discovery Learning
Fun with Repeating Decimals.
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Wagner, Sue S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
This discussion of cyclic patterns that appear in repeating decimals includes the use of the calculator in discovering the patterns. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Decimal Fractions, Discovery Learning
Activities: Discovery with Number Triangles.
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Ouellette, Hugh – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Three worksheets dealing with number triangles are given. Exercises are designed to lead students to discover number patterns within the triangles. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Computation, Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials