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Thornton, Steve – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2000
Describes a personal problem solving-inquiry journey, working on a problem suggested by an activity on probability observed in a junior primary classroom. Presents reflective thoughts about the mathematical and pedagogical lessons to be learned from this journey. (ASK)
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Probability

Hickey, Noel; Quinlan, Cyril – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2000
Presents interesting investigations and activities for inscribed and escribed circles of right-angled triangles. (ASK)
Descriptors: Geometric Constructions, Geometry, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction

Lee, O. T. – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 1998
Argues that the calculator is fallible as a repository of mathematical knowledge. Suggests that the calculator should be considered not only a labor-saving device but a learning device. Provides examples of the use of calculators as a learning device. Contains 16 references. (ASK)
Descriptors: Calculators, Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Activities

Windsor, Neville J. – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 1998
One way to assist students in developing correct intuitive ideas about the effect of sample size is to allow students to simulate similar problems. Describes experiences with classes performing simulation using graphing calculators. (ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction

Sidhu, Leesa; Carss, Marjorie – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2000
Describes in detail several activities designed for students studying dynamics. Incorporates life-related mathematical modeling and practical work. Uses computer technology as a tool. (Contains 15 references.) (ASK)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Experiential Learning, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Activities

Green, John – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 1998
Focuses on three activities using the TI-92 graphing calculator that examine the relationship between the intensity of a light source and its distance from a measurement point, properties of a sound wave, and the relationship between the time elapsed and the temperature of a cooling substance. (ASK)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Educational Technology, Functions (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators

Forster, Patricia A. – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2000
Reports what real life contexts meant while teaching Year 11 Geometry and Trigonometry. Presents problems to support the teaching of a topic on vectors in three-dimensional space. Takes a critical look at five of the problems in view of students' responses to them. (ASK)
Descriptors: Geometry, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education

Forster, Pat – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 1998
Describes approaches taken with concepts associated with exponential functions by using graphing calculators to provide students with concrete meaning for the sometimes abstract concepts involved and to link students' learning with their existing knowledge. (ASK)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Technology, Functions (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators