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ERIC Number: EJ717753
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Feb-1
Pages: 399
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
Promoting Understanding of Linear Equations with the Median-Slope Algorithm
Edwards, Michael Todd
Mathematics Teacher, v98 n6 p414 Feb 2005
The preliminary findings resulting when invented algorithm is used with entry-level students while introducing linear equations is described. As calculations are accessible, the algorithm is preferable to more rigorous statistical procedures in entry-level classrooms.
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Statistical Analysis, Computation, Mathematics Instruction
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Web site: http://www.nctm.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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