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Peer reviewedShear, Jonathan – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
The study of trigonometric functions in terms of the unit circle offer an example of how students can learn algebraic relations and operations while using visually oriented thinking. Illustrations are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Creative Thinking, Functions (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedMathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents activities that utilize representations of the side, front, and top views of three-dimensional configurations of blocks to develop spatial-visualization skills and aspects of the concept of function. Provides worksheets of these open-ended investigations. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Functions (Mathematics)
