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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
Eagle, M. Ruth; Watson, F. R. – Mathematics Teaching, 1972
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Processes
Watson, F. R. – 1980
These worksheets suggest activities through which secondary school students may be introduced to the ideas of simulation. All can be played as games to give students a feel for the situation modeled; most use coins or dice and a few use random digits. Directions are detailed for each of the 17 worksheets, with variations suggested for many. (MMS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Discovery Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Watson, F. R. – 1979
These documents are three separate sets of student problems and teaching guides geared towards calculators. Series A is designed for pupils from ages 10 to 13; "B" is structured for 13 through 16, and "C" for 16 through 19. The materials are designed to provide activities for investigation and exploration of number properties and patterns that are…
Descriptors: Calculators, Discovery Learning, Educational Technology, Instructional Materials
Watson, F. R. – 1980
This collection of documents promotes simulation as an attractive topic in mathematics instruction that provides game-like activities likely to interest pupils, by illustrating the important ideas of probability and showing how mathematical models can be used in practical problems clearly relevant to everyday life. While computer programs written…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning