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Zirkel, Gene – MATYC Journal, 1974
Descriptors: Algebra, Graphs, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedBallew, David – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment, Number Concepts, Number Systems
Peer reviewedBush, Mary Thomas – Arithmetic Teacher, 1972
An enrichment activity used in sixth and seventh grade mathematics classes to develop geometric concepts is presented. (JG)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Grade 6, Grade 7
Peer reviewedHennemann, Willard W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Manipulative Materials
Koehler, Vincent – MATYC Journal, 1977
A sequence of ellipses and a sequence of hyperbolas, both graphically approaching some parabola, are expressed algebraically and then shown to approach the parabola. (MN)
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, College Mathematics, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCrouse, Richard J.; Reese, Clyde – Mathematics Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Algebra, Experiential Learning, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedGolden, Sarah R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedNelson, Norman N.; Fisch, Forest N. – Mathematics Teacher, 1973
Discussed are techniques of presentation and solution of the Classical Cake Problem. A frosted cake with a square base is to be cut into n pieces with the volume of cake and frosting the same for each piece. Needed are minimal geometric concepts and the formula for the volume of a prism. (JP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedArpaia, Pasquale J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment, Multiplication
Peer reviewedSpaulding, Raymond E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Educational Games, Enrichment Activities, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedLitwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction, Learning Activities
Enrichment: A Method of Changing the Attitudes of Prospective Elementary Teachers Toward Mathematics
Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Sch Sci Math, 1970
Describes a study which indicates that when prospective elementary teachers studied enrichment problems in a college mathematics course for elementary teachers their attitudes toward mathematics became significantly more positive. (BR)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedSmith, William D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Algebra, Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedCrouse, Richard – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Examples are presented of mathematics lessons which are motivated through mathematical curiosities found in "Ripley's Believe It Or Not." (JP)
Descriptors: Curiosity, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment, Motivation
Peer reviewedToschi, Larry M. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematical Formulas, Number Concepts
