Descriptor
Author
| Mitchell, Charles E. | 8 |
| Blume, Glendon W. | 1 |
| Burton, Grace M. | 1 |
| Kalman, Dan | 1 |
| Miller, L. Diane | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 6 |
| Guides - General | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 4 |
| Teachers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedKalman, Dan; Mitchell, Charles E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
An alternative application of logarithms in the high school algebra curriculum that is not undermined by the existence and widespread availability of calculators is presented. The importance and use of linear relationships are underscored in the proposed lessons. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Graphs, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMitchell, Charles E.; Burton, Grace M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1984
The importance of spatial ability in facilitating curricular goals in science and mathematics is stressed. Suggestions are given about materials and activities to use and an instrument for assessing visual perception is illustrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBlume, Glendon W.; Mitchell, Charles E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1983
Current practices in teaching about distributivity of multiplication over addition and subtraction are reviewed. Then a study is described in which two inventories were administered to 83 eighth-grade students; scores were low. Suggestions for teaching distributivity are presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Educational Research, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMitchell, Charles E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1983
The non-Euclidean taxicab geometry is described and contrasted with Euclidean geometry, with examples teachers could use with students. (MNS)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMitchell, Charles E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1983
It is noted that defining subtraction independently of addition through use of physical objects can help one to illustrate the non-commutativity of this operation. Lack of awareness of the importance of the order of the digits may be a primary cause of errors in compound subtraction. (MP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedMitchell, Charles E.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1995
Discusses an experiment for elementary students based on the principle that the faster an object is moving when it is dropped, the greater the distance it will travel away from the drop point. Also discusses concepts of probability and statistics in the experiment and methods of alternative assessment. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMiller, L. Diane; Mitchell, Charles E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1995
Suggests activities using large samples to simulate quality control processes in industry (specifically, manufacturing camera film). A series of small-group activities investigate the relationship of sample size to percent defective in batch sampling. Efficiency, cost of sampling, company reputation, and public relations are business factors…
Descriptors: Data, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Activities, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedMitchell, Charles E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
A variety of suggestions for making the mathematics curriculum more meaningful and interesting to students are described. Activities that incorporate real-world situations are provided for verbal items, common and decimal fractions, estimations and rounding off numbers, large and small numbers, geometry, probability, and statistics. (KR)
Descriptors: Decimal Fractions, Elementary Secondary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Geometry
