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Dubisch, Roy – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics, Number Concepts
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Travis, David L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
A student noticed an interesting fact about the base two numerals for perfect numbers. Mathematical explanations for some questions are given. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computers, Higher Education, Mathematics
Tahta, D. G. – Mathematics Teaching, 1972
Beginning with peg manipulation the author sets up a different multiplication system and set of primes. (JM)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Manipulative Materials
Syer, Henry W., Ed. – 1965
This is one in a series of manuals for teachers using SMSG high school supplementary materials. The pamphlet includes commentaries on the sections of the student's booklet, answers to the exercises, and sample test questions. Topics covered include factors and primes, perfect numbers, divisibility, expanded notation, repeating decimals, number…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Guides, Decimal Fractions, Enrichment
Stanford Univ., CA. School Mathematics Study Group. – 1959
This is volume one of a three-volume SMSG junior high school mathematics text. This volume contains units concerned with the structure of the number systems of arithmetic. Unit topics include: (1) numeration; (2) natural numbers and zero; (3) factoring and primes; (4) supplementary tests for divisibility and repeating decimals; (5) the…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Decimal Fractions, Fractions, Instruction
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Lichtenberg, Donovan R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
Observation of patterns constructed on geoboards can lead to discussions of properties of primes, number sequences, and complex numbers. (SD)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Manipulative Materials, Number Concepts
Stanford Univ., CA. School Mathematics Study Group. – 1959
This is volume one of a three-volume set for teachers using SMSG junior high school text materials. Each unit contains a commentary on the text, answers to all the exercises, a copy of the questionnaire used for evaluating the material, and a summary of comments by the teachers using the text. Unit topics include: (1) numeration; (2) natural…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Guides, Decimal Fractions, Fractions
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Cohen, David B. – School Science and Mathematics, 1977
This article gives two methods of resolving natural numbers into prime factors. Depending upon the number that is being resolved, one method may be better to use than the other. However, it is difficult to tell beforehand which is the better method to employ. Examples are given. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education
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Miller, William A. – Math Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Mathematical Concepts
Maletsky, Evan M.; And Others – 1965
This is part two of a two-part School Mathematics Study Group (SMSG) textbook. The text serves as a means to prepare teachers to teach the SMSG text "Mathematics for Junior High School." The eight chapters found in part two are: (1) Primes and Factors; (2) Decimals, Ratios, and Percents; (3) The Real Number System; (4) Non-Metric…
Descriptors: Decimal Fractions, Geometric Concepts, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Education