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Bauersfeld, H., Ed.; And Others – 1974
This document contains 13 papers presented at a conference concerned with the role of geometry in present day mathematics teaching. Of the six papers written in English, one looks at the Euclidean tradition in teaching mathematics, the algebraisation of geometry, and transformation geometry, and concludes with a discussion of twelve topics which…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry
Post, Thomas R.; And Others – 1976
This survey was conducted to examine differences and similarities between teachers', principals', and college professors' views as reflected on an inventory concerned with both cognitive and affective outcomes of mathematics instruction. A total of 222 randomly selected secondary principals each selected (randomly) one mathematics teacher from…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education
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Greitzer, S. L. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1976
The overall results of the fourth U.S.A. Mathematical Olympiad are discussed. The names of the eight finalists are listed, as are the problems in the test. (SD)
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Algebra, Geometry, Mathematics Education
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Waters, William M., Jr.; Blakeway, Edward G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
A program in BASIC which decomposes fractions is provided. Activities related to student use of the program are listed. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Computers, Fractions
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Osborne, Alan R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Lines in the coordinatized plane which do not go through the origin can be designated by the ordered pair of intercepts. The enrichment unit described illustrates duality in mathematics. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Graphs
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Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
Tables of life expectancy can provide data for use in a great variety of problems related to probability theory. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
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Hersee, John – Mathematics in School, 1976
The author argues that the School Mathematics Project in England, although not perfect, was an improvement over previous curricular approaches. Curriculum reform should be a continuing endeavor. (SD)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
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McDougall, Anne – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1975
The use of computers in secondary school mathematics programs in five countries (England, Scotland, United States, Canada, and Australia) are discussed. (SD)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Curriculum
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Brown, Stephen I. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Beginning with an analysis of the golden rectangle, the author shows how a series of problems for student investigation arise from queries concerning changes in conditions and analogous situations. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum, Geometry, Induction
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Spaulding, Raymond E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Twenty puzzles originally posed by Sam Loyd (1841-1911) are presented. Solutions are provided. (SD)
Descriptors: Games, History, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment
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Archer, J. Andrew – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
The game of roulette is analyzed. (SD)
Descriptors: Computers, Games, Instruction, Learning Activities
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Turner, A. D. – Education in Science, 1976
Describes a Nuffield Project which has as its objective the production of modules of work that elaborate on certain topics in the science curricula and involves mathematics. (GS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Integrated Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Science Education
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Kullman, David E. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1976
The subject of parallax can motivate learning related to measurement of lengths and angles as well as provide an introduction to trigonometric concepts. (SD)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instruction
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Smith, Mary Kay; Rachlin, Sidney L. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1976
A carpenter's square can be used to introduce students to an alternative method of performing geometric constructions. (SD)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instruction, Learning Activities
Meyerson, Lawrence Nils; McGinty, Robert Leroy – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Four examples of student misunderstandings from algebra and trigonometry are presented, and their implications are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Concept Formation, Error Patterns, Instruction
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