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Sawyer, W. W. – Math Gaz, 1970
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Geometry, Mathematical Concepts
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Oliver, Jack – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2000
Provides historical information about the invention of logarithms and how they were calculated in the past. (ASK)
Descriptors: Logarithms, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics History, Secondary Education
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Sun, Woodrow – Mathematics Teacher, 1998
Presents a modification of the tabular method for evaluating two types of integrals that requires using the integration-by-parts method twice. (ASK)
Descriptors: Calculus, High Schools, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction
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Deutsch, David; Goldman, Benjamin – Mathematics Teacher, 2004
A study is conducted to prove Kaprekar's conjecture with the help of mathematical concepts such as iteration, fixed points, limit cycles, equivalence cases and basic number theory. The experimental approaches, the different ways in which they reduced the problem to a simpler form and the use of tables and graphs to visualize the problem are…
Descriptors: Number Concepts, Mathematical Concepts, Problem Solving, Visualization
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Oliver, Jack – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2005
Multiplication and division have in general been much more difficult to perform than addition and subtraction. Perhaps, if we could find some device for reducing multiplication and division to addition and subtraction, computational loads could be lightened. One such device is that of logarithms of course. This note outlines another such device…
Descriptors: Trigonometry, Mathematical Concepts, Arithmetic, Multiplication
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Box, Katherine; Scott, Paul – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2004
Before primitive man had grasped the concept of number, the written word or even speech, he was able to count. This was important for keeping track of food supplies, sending messages, trading between villages and even keeping track of how many animals were in their herd. Counting was done in various ways, but in all cases, the underlying principle…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Computation, Numbers, Manipulative Materials
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Kannemeyer, Larry – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2005
This paper presents aspects of a study that investigates the development of an instrument, a reference framework, to analyse students' written responses to non-routine problems in a first year calculus course in order to describe the complexities of their understanding and to assess their understanding of particular mathematical concepts.…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Education
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Roth, Wolff-Michael – Mathematical Thinking and Learning: An International Journal, 2005
The power of mathematical inscriptions, such as graphs, is often attributed to the fact that they summarize a lot of information independent of their contextual particulars. There is evidence, however, that even quintessential experts and scientists have difficulties interpreting graphs when they are unfamiliar with the entities represented and…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Mathematical Concepts, Graphs, Numeracy
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Farnsworth, David L. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2004
This article describes the most compact 100c% interval for a probability density for 0
Descriptors: Probability, Computation, Mathematical Concepts, Statistics
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Kinney, John J. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2005
This article gives a method of finding discrete approximations to continuous probability density functions and shows examples of its use, allowing students without calculus access to the calculation of means and variances.
Descriptors: Probability, Calculus, Statistical Analysis, Mathematics
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Leyendekkers, J. V.; Shannon, A. G. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2004
An analysis is made of the role of Fibonacci numbers in some quadratic Diophantine equations. A general solution is obtained for finding factors in sums of Fibonacci numbers. Interpretation of the results is facilitated by the use of a modular ring which also permits extension of the analysis.
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Equations (Mathematics), Numbers, Mathematical Applications
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Brown, Ezra – College Mathematics Journal, 2005
The narrative in this article begins with a simple remark about a heavenly body to a class, and then winds its way through a lot of mathematical topics.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Physics
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Sanchis, Gabriela R. – College Mathematics Journal, 2006
We describe a card trick in which the magician is able to identify correctly a card chosen randomly from an array of cards by a member of the audience. We then explore the mathematics behind the trick.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Puzzles
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Young, Donald Francis – College Mathematics Journal, 2006
Consider a trough with a uniform cross section that is bounded by different functions on its two sides, and assume that the trough can be tipped either way. The question explored is this: If the trough is partially filled with water, what angle of tipping will maximize the depth of the water?
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Computation
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Moore, Thomas L. – Journal of Statistics Education, 2006
The author selected a simple random sample of 100 movies from the "Movie and Video Guide" (1996), by Leonard Maltin. The author's intent was to obtain some basic information on the population of roughly 19,000 movies through a small sample. The "Movie and Video Guide" by Leonard Maltin is an annual ratings guide to movies. While not all films ever…
Descriptors: Correlation, Films, Statistics, Mathematical Concepts
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