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Chirove, Munyaradzi; Mogari, David; Ogbonnaya, Ugorji I. – Waikato Journal of Education, 2022
This study explored students' mathematics-related beliefs and the relationship between the beliefs and their strategies for solving non-routine mathematical problems. The study was guided by Daskalogianni and Simpson's 2001 belief systems categories and strategies for non-routine mathematical problems. The participants were 625 grade 11 students…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Students, Grade 11, Student Attitudes
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Atkin, R. H. – International Journal of Man-Machine Studies, 1974
A first paper on the development of an algebraic representation of a simplicial complex K. (Author)
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics, Pattern Recognition
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Williams, J. L. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1976
This paper discusses ways of discussing limits in the secondary classroom. Particular attention is paid to showing that hypothesized answers are not limits to given sequences. (SD)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Curriculum, Instruction
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Freitag, Herta T.; Freitag, Arthur H. – Math Teacher, 1970
Presents historical development on the construction of magic squares. Techniques presented for construction of even-numbered magic squares, and in particular the four-by-four magic square. (RP)
Descriptors: Discovery Processes, Enrichment Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics
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Booth, Lesley R. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Discusses the importance of identifying and describing the pattern by students in algebra class. Provides some examples showing the usefulness of the method seeing the pattern from mathematical materials. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematical Logic
Bureau of Indian Affairs (Dept. of Interior), Window Rock, AZ. – 1977
Heavy emphasis is placed on development of understanding of arithmetic in this mathematics curriculum prepared specifically for Navajo children and intended for use in reservation schools. Materials are presented so that only when a given concept is understood are skills associated with it and a written format introduced. Learning activities…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Education
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Baker, Delores; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Uses of calculators to teach the concept of exponents are described. Topics covered on activity sheets include powers of two, number systems, and powers as repeated multiplication. Cooperative learning is emphasized. (KR)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Concept Formation, Elementary School Mathematics
Chick, Helen L., Ed.; Vincent, Jill L., Ed. – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2005
This document contains the second volume of the proceedings of the 29th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Conference papers are centered around the theme of "Learners and Learning Environments." This volume features 43 research reports by presenters with last names beginning between Adl…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multilingualism, Research Reports, Symbols (Mathematics)