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Covillion, Jane D. – AMATYC Review, 1995
Demonstrates that using the elementary number theory in algebra classes helps students to use acquired algebraic skills as well as helping them to more clearly understand concepts that are presented. Discusses factoring, divisibility rules, and number patterns. (AIM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Patterns in Mathematics
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Slavit, David – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Demonstrates how to extend student awareness of a common computational pattern into the realm of algebraic thinking through carefully selected, sequenced activities and guided discussion. (YDS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Concept Formation, Mathematics Activities
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Day, Roger P. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1993
Examines the potential of technology for an algebra curriculum. Provides examples of technology in use in examining families of functions, fitting a curve to a data set, and observing and analyzing patterns. Discusses exemplary software and calculators for the algebra curriculum. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Functions (Mathematics)
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development. – 1991
In 1983, the Ohio State Board of Education responded to the public's expectations for schools by adopting minimum standards requiring competency-based education in mathematics on a 5-year cycle, of each school district's competency-based education program; and to publish an annual report on competency-based education in Ohio. This document is the…
Descriptors: Algebra, Behavioral Objectives, Calculus, Competency Based Education