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Ary, Temple S. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Three examples are given in which students create their own Logo software to explore the topics of number patterns and operations, fractions, and decimal parts in measurement. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Mogard, Sue; McDonnell, Ginny – 1994
This book uses foods as catalysts for learning mathematical concepts. Each hands-on activity in this math center suggests accessible, healthful, and easy-to-prepare foods to be used in school or at home. An introduction to parents and teachers includes supplies list, gobble-up germs poster, and food guide pyramid and serving information. The…
Descriptors: Estimation (Mathematics), Food, Fractions, Geometry
Peer reviewedBennett, Albert B., Jr. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
The number concepts of greatest common divisor and least common multiple are related to star patterns created through line designs. (JT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Fractions
Schwartzman, Steven – MATYC Journal, 1976
Patterns in decimal expansions are investigated. (DT)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Decimal Fractions, Higher Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedBennett, Albert B., Jr. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
A visual model of fractions, the tower of bars, is used to discover patterns. Examples include equalities, inequalities, sums of unit fractions, sums of differences, symmetry, and differences and products. Infinite sequences of numbers, infinite series, and concepts of limits can be introduced. (DC)
Descriptors: Charts, Class Activities, Discovery Learning, Fractions
Curcio, Frances R.; And Others – 1994
This document presents activities for use by middle school teachers which show how rational numbers and proportions are present in many real-world situations, including the collection and analysis of fractions, ratios, percents, and proportions, as well as rational number connections with geometry and similarity. The activities are divided into…
Descriptors: Fractions, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Mathematical Applications
Download full textPagni, David, Ed. – 1991
The National Science Foundation funded Calculators and Mathematics Project, Los Angeles (CAMP-LA) developed curriculum materials focused solely on the use of calculators. The project was developed in three stages. The first stage studied the mathematics curriculums from different states and identified topics that are not included but should be if…
Descriptors: Addition, Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculators
Pagni, David, Ed. – 1991
The Calculators and Mathematics Project, Los Angeles (CAMP-LA), funded by the National Science Foundation for developing use of technology in the classroom, developed curriculum materials focused solely on the use of calculators. The project was developed in three stages. The first stage studied the mathematics curriculums from different states…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculators, Classroom Techniques
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The National Science Foundation funded Calculators and Mathematics Project, Los Angeles (CAMP-LA) developed curriculum materials focused solely on the use of calculators. The project was developed in three stages. The first stage studied the mathematics curriculums from different states and identified topics that are not included but should be if…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculators, Classroom Techniques
