Discusses the importance of teaching grounded in the everyday experiences and concerns of the learners. Studies how people with limited school experience can understand graphs and concludes that individuals with limited academic education can clarify the role of everyday experiences in learning about graphs. (ASK)

Several activities are described which give children experience with body measuring and estimating. Ratio and proportion and graphing are also involved. Samples of individual worksheets are provided as is a poster. (LS)

The author suggests having students work on the related inequalities to given equations comparing and graphing the three solutions on the same number line. Using individual activity cards, the student picks replacements and computes, continuing this process until they can determine the complete solution. (LS)

By changing the Euclidean metric definition, a new geometry is developed. Properties of figures are analyzed and theorems are proven in this new system. (DT)

Addresses three issues of Calculator-based Ranger (CBR) activities on graphing abilities: (a) the effect of CBR activities on graphing abilities; (b) the extent to which prior knowledge about graphing skills affects graphing ability; and (c) the influence of instructional styles on students' graphing abilities. Indicates that CBR activities are…

Curve stitching activities can be used to motivate calculus students. The problem described here involves showing that a given envelope of a curve is parabolic. (SD)

Activities involving graphing are described. Beginning with arranging objects in linear arrays, the authors outline a sequence of activities leading up to graphing of grouped data, and circular graphs. (SD)

Variations on familiar games which can be used to motivate mathematics learning are described. (SD)

Worksheets designed to aid in the instruction of graphing on the Cartesian coordinate system are presented. Finding areas and perimeters of polygons the pupils graph are the intended lesson topics. (MP)

Provides examples of such statistical graphs as line, bar, picture and pie. Suggests uses of Logo Turtle Graphics in graph construction. Includes several program procedures for creating designs with the computer. (RT)

This book is a reproduction of a monograph written in 1906 to advocate the use of curve stitching in the early school years. The book was originally accompanied by a set of punched cards depicting geometric shapes; each card could be used in the construction of many varied designs. The book's preface is written by Mary Boole, to whom the technique…

This is a collection of activities for individual or small group work. All can be done with a minimum of teacher direction. Major topics are: (1) measurement--length, area, and volume; (2) geometric shapes--triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, and three-dimensional; (3) graphing in the plane and use of statistical graphs; and (4) angular…

Track cards are manipulative materials used to promote verbalization, spatial perception, eye-hand coordination, simple problem solving, and fun in doing mathematics. (JT)

Presented are ideas for the utilization of Microsoft Works in the secondary mathematics classroom. The spreadsheet and graphing capabilities of this software package are demonstrated for several topics including the concept of slope for first year algebra, and creating and interpreting graphs for a general mathematics class. (Author/CW)

Discussed are several activities suitable for students from middle school through high school designed to furnish concrete experiences with the concepts of rate of change and slope and approximating areas, the central themes of differential and integral calculus. The implementation of national curriculum standards is stressed. (CW)