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Billings, Karen; Moursund, David – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Chapter two of the book, "Problem Solving with Calculators,"is presented. Topics covered include parts of a problem, steps in problem solving, guessing, and methods of calculation. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Calculators, Computation, Instruction
Avital, Shmuel; Amit, Gideon – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
An exploratory problem is presented which involves the identification of all the ways a unit fraction with prime denominator can be written as a sum of two unit fractions. (MN)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Discovery Learning, Induction, Instructional Materials
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Jencks, Stanley M.; Peck, Donald M. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Activity Units, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
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Choate, Stuart A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Five activity lessons are proposed to present applications of probability and to exhibit its use in conjunction with statistics as a major decision-making and problem-solving tool. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
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Reys, Robert E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
This section concerns pattern recognition activities related to the properties of cubes and is suitable for reproduction in worksheet and transparency form for classroom use. (JP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Enrichment Activities, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts
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Teles, Elizabeth J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Provides a brief explanation why instruction designed for use with the microcomputer can enhance students' understanding of the concept of function. Presents five lessons designed to help students develop a thorough understanding of functions and their uses, to encourage students to explore and verbalize mathematical ideas, and to assist in the…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Mathematics Education. – 1989
The purpose of this revised syllabus/guide is to help teachers and administrators plan and implement Course II in the the State Three-Year Sequence for High School Mathematics for Regents credit. Course II builds upon the state mathematics curriculum outlined in the department's mathematics K-6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Course I publications.…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Algebra, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Curriculum Development. – 1990
The purpose of this revised syllabus/guide is to help teachers and administrators plan and implement Course I in the State of New York Three-Year Sequence for High School Mathematics for Regents credit. Course I builds upon the State mathematics curriculum outlined in the Department's mathematics K-6, Grade 7, and Grade 8 publications. This guide…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Algebra, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction