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Peer reviewedGordon, Sheldon P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Demonstrates how the uniqueness and anonymity of a student's Social Security number can be utilized to create individualized polynomial equations that students can investigate using computers or graphing calculators. Students write reports of their efforts to find and classify all real roots of their equation. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Learning, Equations (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators
Download full textSpears, Sandy; Ehringer, Margaret – 1992
College algebra is currently being taught using graphing calculators such as the TI-81. This document presents exploratory and problem solving activities that have resulted from classroom experiences with the TI-81. The activities have been designed to enhance the learning of some standard college algebra topics through the easy access to…
Descriptors: Algebra, Class Activities, College Mathematics, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedDick, Thomas P. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Explores the role that symbolic-graphical calculators can play in the current calls for reform in the mathematics curriculum. Discusses symbolic calculators and graphing calculators in relation to problem solving, computational skills, and mathematics instruction. (MDH)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Cognitive Processes
