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Peer reviewedThornton, Stephen J. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Helps students develop new insights into mathematical relationships through alternative representations. Examines patterns, symbolic, and functions approaches. (Contains 11 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Graphs, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools
Direct linkMathews, Susann M. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2004
This article describes a mathematical model that connects mathematics with social studies. Students use mathematics to model independent versus convoyed ship deployments and sinkings to determine if the British should have convoyed their merchant ships during World War I. During the war, the British admiralty opposed sending merchant ships grouped…
Descriptors: Retailing, War, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction
