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Yeshurun, Shraga – International Journal of Mathematical Education, 1977
An examination problem and solution gives rise to the question of whether there actually exists a theorem concerning the minimal period of the sum of certain periodic functions. The author discusses such a theorem and uses the situation to support mathematical education as opposed to the teaching of mathematics. (MN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education
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Rand, Roger – Mathematics Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Instruction, Mathematics, Plane Geometry, Secondary School Mathematics
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Oliver, Bernard M. – Mathematics Teacher, 1972
Methods are presented for teaching the meaning of exponential functions, Euler's formula, De Moivre's theorem and Maclaurin's series for exponentials, cosine, and sine to juniors or seniors in high school. (JG)
Descriptors: Calculus, Instruction, Mathematics, Number Concepts
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Albaugh, Henry – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Descriptors: Educational Media, Instruction, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Education
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Lloyd, D. G. H. B. – Mathematics in School, 1976
The author argues that sine, secant, and tangent should be taught as the three basic trigonometric functions rather than sine, cosine, and tangent. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Geometry, Instruction, Mathematics Education
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Mathematics Teacher, 1982
The following ideas are shared: (1) a low-stress subtraction algorithm that eliminates the traditional borrowing process, and (2) an approach to graphing circular functions that looks at the process of modifying simple functions as a series of shifting, sliding, and stretching adjustments, with its biggest advantage viewed as its generality. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Graphs, Instruction, Mathematics Instruction
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Jakuba, E. G. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1971
Teacher tips are presented concerning geometry laboratory work, mathematics history, development of problem situations, and use of transparencies in graphical exercises in secondary school mathematics classes. (JG)
Descriptors: Geometry, History, Independent Study, Instruction
Meyerson, Lawrence Nils; McGinty, Robert Leroy – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Four examples of student misunderstandings from algebra and trigonometry are presented, and their implications are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Concept Formation, Error Patterns, Instruction
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Staib, John – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
This problem solving strategy is illustrated by examples from the fields of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Concept Formation, Geometry
DeSoto Parish School Board, Mansfield, LA. – 1971
The primary aim of this guide is to aid teachers in planning and preparing a senior high school mathematics course for students preparing for college work. It is divided into separate one-semester courses of seven chapters each. The first-semester course consists of a traditional approach to the introduction of trigonometry and trigonometric…
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum Guides, Geometric Concepts, Graphs