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ERIC Number: EJ726172
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Aug-1
Pages: 3
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
Biology As a Source for Algebra Equations: Insects
Horak, Virginia M.
Mathematics Teacher, v99 n1 p55-57 Aug 2005
The activity developed in an integrated high school course that was team-taught by both mathematics and science teachers examines linear equations developed from relationships in biology. These equations provide students with opportunities to see the way mathematics could be used to describe biological relationships, and then apply to solve problem based on these relationships.
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Entomology, Biology, Science Teachers, Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Team Teaching, Teaching Methods, High Schools, Problem Solving, Mathematics Teachers
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Web site: http://www.nctm.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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