The purpose of this paper is threefold. First, the description of a research plan for a large-scale computer adaptive testing program migrating from a network to Internet version is presented. The general areas needed in such a research plan include: (1) comparability studies; (2) psychometric analyses; (3) development projects; (4) validity…

A strategy game is presented that teachers (1) logical reasoning; (2) how to formulate a clear verbal argument that explains your reasoning; (3) basic mathematical skills and (4) computational skills. The game is adaptable for many levels of instruction. (JP)

A series of experiences with patterns in number pairs, each using a physical model. (MM)

A comparison of New York City students of similar sex and ability in regr/MB)

An experiment in the use of a programmed text in college-level remedial algebra, in which contract grading was used in conjunction with learning for mastery. (MM)

Work sample aptitude test items and questionnaire items on past and predicted grades each contributed to the predictive efficiency of the Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test in forecasting algebra grades for 2,684 eighth grade students. (Author/PN)

Helping students understand the round-off error is the focus. A computer program for Fibonacci numbers illustrates the point, which is then described mathematically. (MNS)

Included in this section are brief articles outlining an approach to teaching mental computation, an inductive approach to algebra, and using football to teach probability. (MNS)

On these worksheets, students are to graph pairs of linear equations and linear combinations of these pairs, using the results to discover an algebraic technique for solving a system of epuations. They then complete, run, and modify a computer program for solving a system of linear equations. (MNS)

Discusses four computer-assisted-instruction programs used in a college-level mathematics course to introduce computer literacy and improve mathematical skills. The BASIC programs include polynomial functions, trigonometric functions, matrix algebra, and differential calculus. Each program discusses mathematics theory and introduces programming…

An attempt is made to show that algebra is rarely obvious, and merely expecting children to learn rules is an oversimplification. Sections cover: (1) The Non-visual Nature of Algebra; (2) The Apparently Arbitrary Nature of Algebra; (3) The Relationship Between Symbolism, System and Question; (4) The Complex Nature of Algebra; and (5) Some…

The harmonic mean is defined, and examples of problems viewed suitable for classroom exploration are presented. Such exercises provide many opportunities for students to engage in interesting nontrivial problem-solving activities and practice on many algebraic skills. Class discussion of the arithmetic, geometric, and harmonic means is suggested.…